IPhone 3gs lags and freezes up constantly...

I have a 3gs that constantly freezes up when im using data, using apps and it's also saying i have no service in areas that i normally have full bars. I'm just wondering if I restore my iPhone as a new one, will this help the problem. I've tried restoring form a backup, that hasn't worked.. Just wanted to check before i do this, so i don't end up losing everything and it dose not solve my problem.

I don't know if restoring as a new phone will fix it, but you have nothing to lose. You can restore as a new phone, check it out, then restore your backup later (as long as you don't sync the restored phone).

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