IPhone 4 doesn't charge when on

hi there,
yesterday my iPhone 4 showed a pop-up displaying "charging is not supported with this accessory" when I tried to charge it. Then I took out the wire and tried putting it back in but nothing happened.
After doing some research I found that replacing the dock connector of the phone was the best solution. So I got that replaced today but the phone only charges when its off (well if it shows that red battery sign). When the phone is on and at the springboard and i try to connect it to the computer or to a charger, nothing happens at all. Ive tried three different wires and two plug sockets, yet nothing.
*EDIT* I just noticed the battery % increased when its plugged in but it doesnt tell me that its plugged in and I still cannot use it on iTunes
Is there a way of fixing this? Or at least is there a way to connect to iTunes if the connection doesnt work?
Thanks,
Sunny

The battery may be depleted. Connect it to power (a wall charger is preferable, if you use your computer make sure it will not go into sleep mode) and charge it for at least 30 minutes. After this time, while it is still connected to power, Reset it (hold down the sleep and home buttons, ignore the red Off slider, wait for the Apple logo then let go of the buttons). Might take several tries at resetting. After it awakens fully charge it.

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