Iphone 4 fails to get passed loading screen when turned on

Hi,
I have an iphone 4. When i try and turn my phone on it comes up as the loading screen but I cannot continue. Occasionally the apple logo will apear but then it will return to back the loading screen. I have tried turning it off and reseting but it fails to do this either. I have also allowed the battery to be drained and then charging it but it still wont get past the loading screen. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, cheers.
Sandy

Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Note on Recovery Mode.
You may need to try this More than Once...
Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
But... if the Device has been Modified... this will Not necessarily work.

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