HT5704 how to reset my 3gs iphone without loosing contacts and information

hello
my phone is in froze condition and is asking me to restore and update. i don't know how to do it. i have already unlocked the phone for worldwide usage. i hope i don't have to pay again to restore my phone and plus i want all my important information and contacts to stay as i have not backed up my phone since i got it unlocked. what is the best way to fix the sign displaying on the phone with a usb cable on the screen
thank you
bubbu aulakh

Your phone is in recovery mode. That means you've already lost all data on the phone. Your only choice now is to restore the phone, either from backup or as new. All data, currently on your phone, is gone.

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