IPhone 4 firmware update failure.

Hello all.
I have tried to update my iPhone 4 (32G, 4.0.2 firmware)to the latest firmware (4.1) but I continue to get this message:
"The software for the iPhone "Stuart" was corrupted during download.
Disconnect and reconnect, then try again. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later."
I have tried what it says, but that does not seem to help. I have also "repaired" (after the second time it failed) iTunes, Apple Application Support, Apple Mobile Device Support and Apple Software Update but this hasn't helped either.
Any replies/ help would be much appreciated, thank you.
- Stuart

I phoned up Apple because I have the two year AppleCare cover, so I'm getting a new iPhone 4 sent out and I have to give them my broken one back so I cannot try your method.
I think your method may have worked, but I cannot say for sure obviously because, well, I have to send my iPhone back now.
I'm sure some of these posts will come in handy to others, even though my problem has not been solved.
I would also like to note that I tried downloading the firmware with a wired connection (on my 5th attempt) and that didn't work.
Thank you to everyone that posted, it is much appreciated even though my issue hasn't been resolved.

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