My iPhone 3GS is stuck on the start page (apple logo with frozen ring)

My iPhone 3Gs doesn't want to start, it is stuck at the apple logo.
I've already done a recovery but it failed 2 times and it's still frozen.
The device is recognize by iTunes but without status, and i can't access to the configuration of the iPhone...
Thanks.

You might have to but your phone in DFU mode if recovery doesn't work.
Just google iphone in DFU mode.

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