IPhone only turns on when plugged into wall

Hello, I have an iPhone 4 CDMA and it only works when in is plugged into the wall. It does not work properly anyother time. When I plug it into the computer it goes through the Boot Loop. When I put it into DFU mode and recovery mode and try to restore it in iTunes it doesn't restore and just gives me a bunch of different error codes. The most common error codes are 2001, 2006, or 1604. It use to give me Error 21 but I fixed that by editing the hosts files. I have tried six different computers and seven different iPhone cables on the computers and I still get the same error codes every time. It does not work if it is not plugged in. I have replaced the dock connector/charging port and the battery. I bought it used and think it may have been jailbroken at on time. It has not been jailbroken in the time I have had it. I have also tried Tinyumbrella and that did not work. What could be wrong with it?

Hello! When it turns off, do you notice if it drains quickly or does it just shut off even with full battery? Because this can also be caused by battery problems. Your iPhone may not be turning on even when plugged into a computer because a wall outlet charger gives off more power than a computer does.
I suggest you bring your phone to an Apple store right away. They could at least help you determine the problem, and by then, you can decide what to do with your iPhone - you can have it repaired (if they say it's still fixable), you can have it replaced with a refurbished iPhone, or you can buy a new phone completely.

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