Iphone 3gs stuck on itunes screen

hi, iphone 3gs is stuck on connect to itunes screen!
i don't know if the phone has been jailbroken or not but what ever i do it does not work, i have watched just about every video on you tube and just about read every thing there is on the net. please help
thank john

Hi FrickJawn
My iPhone was also stuck for 2 whole weeks.  I thought nothing could be done after I went to the Apple Store in 2 different locations whose personnel told me 'buy a new iPhone'.  So stupid of them technically when around the world, the same problem recurring million times.
Try this link :  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
It helped me to restore my iPhone fully in working order.  Good luck to you

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