Deleted system folder and can't reboot with iTunes because it's password protected

[sir.billdavid]

i was just goofing around with my iphone3gs and i "accidentaly deleted the system folder and now i can't use it because everytime i open it it just stays in the apple logo i tried using itunes to reboot but itunes can't access it because it is password protected.....

does anyone know how to fix this?? please the phone has a sentimental value to me..

 

[phillipduran]

Does iTunes see the iPhone when you plug it in to the computer?

Do you have the option to restore from the backup? I don't recommend trying that right now, just curious if you have the option.

 

[TriJetHero]

Restore

 

[sir.billdavid]

Does iTunes see the iPhone when you plug it in to the computer?

Do you have the option to restore from the backup? I don't recommend trying that right now, just curious if you have the option.

yes itunes sees it but it can't access my iphone because it's password protected

 

[sir.billdavid]

and i thnk i don't have any options left..

 

[bookwormsy]

Enter DFU mode

 

[sir.billdavid]

enter dfu mode

and then?? And also how can i do that if i can't even tun it on??

 

[bookwormsy]

http://thebigboss.org/guides-iphone-ipod-ipad/dfu-mode

Use this to enter DFU mode. Basically, what this does is let you restore your iDevice's firmware that should work 100%. Go to felixbruns.de and download the latest firmware and restore. By doing this, iTunes shouldn't have a problem telling you that its password protected.