IPhone 4S now in recovery mode after minor update os 8.1.3

This morning I updated my iPad and iPhone to iOS8.1.3. The iPad update went fine, but the iPhone update has put my phone into recovery mode (showing a red iTunes logo). I've tried holding down the power button and home button until it reboots, then holding the Home button a further 10 seconds, and any number of other combinations to try to get it out of recovery mode. I've also tried several Apps (most of which seem to be on Windows) to break into my phone and save my data. Alas none of them can get it out of recovery mode. Arrgh !
I was backing up to iCloud for a while, until my limit was reached a couple of months ago. I should have reverted back to backing up on iTunes, but I didn't. Basically didn't think there would be a problem with an Apple update, it's just updating the system software, it shouldn't be touching pictures and other data etc...
Looks like I've got no choice but to wipe my phone and start again. Thanks Apple, excellent job.

Good day MoonChopper,
It sounds as though you have had an issue updating the iOS version of your iPhone. At this point I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Safe computing,
Brett L

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