HT4623 i tried restoring my iphone 3g i lost all file now my phone is not restoring nor backing up please help

hi i tried restoring my iphone 3g after loosing the information while trying to update from itune now i cannot restore nor update its not going through please help

No need for the caps.
If iTunes prompts you to restore your phone, then that is your only choice.  Just follow the instructions iTunes gives you.
If its not turning on, hold down the power and home buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears.  Then you will be asked to restore your phone in iTunes.

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