Restore didn't work - STUCK on steve jobs boot image

[hellomoto4]

I just tried to restore my JB 2.2.1 iPhone 3G and now I'm stuck on the Steve Jobs cartoon boot image.
iTunes (8.1.1) isn't recognizing it and I can't restore or anything....


Please help me fix this!

Thanks

[hellomoto4]

After numerous frantic attempts at getting iTunes to recognize my iPhone, it finally has, and restored properly.

I would help others with a solution however I'm not sure what exactly I did except for plug my iPhone in to my Mac and keep getting iTunes to recognize it.

[Airforcekid]

You could always put it into DFU mode glad you got it working!

[Enigmafan420]

After numerous frantic attempts at getting iTunes to recognize my iPhone, it finally has, and restored properly.

I would help others with a solution however I'm not sure what exactly I did except for plug my iPhone in to my Mac and keep getting iTunes to recognize it.

Use the DFU method-just like when you pwned your phone. Turn phone off, hold both buttons for 10 seconds, then release power button (I think, been a while since I have had to do it :O)

[hellomoto4]

You could always put it into DFU mode glad you got it working!

Use the DFU method-just like when you pwned your phone. Turn phone off, hold both buttons for 10 seconds, then release power button (I think, been a while since I have had to do it :O)

Hmm maybe DFU mode is what fixed it.
I know that I tried it but thought it wasn't recognized so I took it out of DFU mode. Hmm.
Thanks anyway, next time I know this is probably my best option. :)

[dccorona]

Hmm maybe DFU mode is what fixed it.
I know that I tried it but thought it wasn't recognized so I took it out of DFU mode. Hmm.
Thanks anyway, next time I know this is probably my best option. :)

sometimes it takes a couple tries
and switching of usb ports, sometimes even computers is necessary in some cases

i had to switch computers when i was downgrading my original iPhone from 2.0 to 1.1.4 (in order to unlock and sell)