My iphone 3g got locked after updating

my iphone 3g got locked after updating the software and showing usb cable and itunes symbols

That means your iPhone was hacked to be unlocked for use with any carrier's SIM card, which is not supported by Apple directly or indirectly via these discussions.
Installing a firmware update on a hacked iPhone or restoring a hacked iPhone with iTunes relocks the iPhone to the carrier the iPhone was sold as carrier locked when new.

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    No need to Multiple post... see your other Thread...
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