HT201263 what happens if my iphone won't go into recovery mode?

I tried to update to the new software, but for some reason it did not complete the install and has left my phone in a state of "plug phone into itunes". I have tried getting my phone into restore mode, using the instructions on the Apple site, and it is still in "plug into itunes" mode and itunes still does not detect the phone. Without going to an Apple store on superbowl sunday, can anyone help me?

Try to restore it from DFU mode as follows:
Reboot your computer
Disable your antivirus and firewall
Connect the USB cable to a USB port directly on your computer, not a hub - do not connect the other end of the cable yet
Launch iTunes, making sure you have the latest version (11), or at least 10.7
Hold the HOME and SLEEP buttons on your iPhone for EXACTLY 10 seconds, until the screen goes black, then release the SLEEP button but continue holding the HOME button - If an Apple logo appears you have held too long; do it again
Connect the cable to the phone while holding HOME
iTunes should recognize a phone in Recovery mode. When it does release the HOME button and wait
Don't touch your computer or phone until the restore completes or you get an error message; ignore any other displays or messages on the phone.
If you get an error message post it for analysis. Include the error number.

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