HT4972 I tried to update my iPhone4 & Now it's dead & the apple screen is flashing on & off until the battery runs out

I Tried to update my iPhone4 & now it's dead & the apple screen is Flashing on & off until the battery runs out!

Hey RubyRunistein,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with your iPhone 4. Based on the symptoms you described, it may be necessary to restore your iPhone in recovery mode:
iOS: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Thanks,
Matt M.

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