URGENT HELP - iphone stuck in restore loop

I just picked up an iphone a friend purchased for me in NYC...
i tried updating from 1.0.0 to 1.0.2 firmware..
my first 3 attempts ended with error 1603... and
i was getting the connect to itunes error while
itunes was loaded in restore mode...
in my 5th attempted it continued and moved on
to "restoring iphone software" and its been
going like that for 3.5 hrs... i tried again...
and i got the same result... its stuck in
a restore loop... a never ending restore and
the device boots with "connect to itunes"...
dunno what 2 do... did i brick it?
i updated itunes, switched usbs. pull
put the sim... tried different firmwares... everthing...
plz help me.

hi mate,
your iphone is fine, this is a common problem with the iphone and the usb connection.
if you are getting a 1603 error then, the is a way to resolve it and restore your iphone.
basically put the usb leads into another usb port and restart your pc. it may take a few goes to get it to work but it will.
also make sure you are not connected to the internet and press the control key (i think) and it will let you select the firmware you wan to install, only update to 1.02 firmware, anything higher you will not be able to unlock it with the software that is available.
any problems just reply to this post and i will help you...
thanks
Cauffy:)

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