I have a first generation iphone, just want to use it as ipod touch, no calling. stuck on usb to itunes/emerency call screens. how to proceed to fix....thanks

I think it has been jailbroken and restored previously.  Some forums suggest that this may be the problem.  Is there an easy way to get it to just work like an ipod touch. Thanks for any suggestions.

Try this way:
Learn how to set up your old iPhone like an iPod touch (without a carrier plan).
If this does not work, jailbreaking made your phone useless.
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