HT4137 help! techo phobe online. I have an unlocked iphone 3 with an unlocked sim. i have plugged the phone into the computer to set up itunes, but it just says on the phone screen "connect to itunes" nothing else is happening/

help! techo phobe online. I have an unlocked iphone 3 with an unlocked sim. i have plugged the phone into the computer to set up itunes, but it just says on the phone screen "connect to itunes" nothing else is happening/

Sounds like the device was dropped at some point and damaged as a result.
Take it to Apple for evaluation and a replacement.

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