iTunes and PC doesn't detect iPhone 3GS...am i screwed?

[isoDUB]

my 3GS is currently stuck on the connect to itunes/emergency call screen. when i plug it into my pc iTunes and My Computer show nothing. but when i turn off the iPhone and plug it into an outlet or a USB port, it turns on. i'm assuming that means it is still charging? i'm on Windows Vista. is there any way i can fix this?

 

[broster12345]

DFU MODE, google it, but basically hold both home/ sleep for 10 seconds, then release and keep holding home, if it doesn't work, youtube, or google, because you did it wrong.

 

[isoDUB]

DFU MODE, google it, but basically hold both home/ sleep for 10 seconds, then release and keep holding home, if it doesn't work, youtube, or google, because you did it wrong.

when going into DFU, the Apple logo shouldn't show up anytime right?

 

[broster12345]

when going into DFU, the Apple logo shouldn't show up anytime right?

No, no apple logo, check this out: www.iclarified.com/1034

 

[isoDUB]

No, no apple logo, check this out: www.iclarified.com/1034

thanks. will post back when i manage to get this thing into DFU.

 

[broster12345]

Ok, you should be able to restore, but you will lose your data.

 

[isoDUB]

okay, i tried it a bunch of times, but none of them worked. i got into the connect to itunes screen once (without emergency call slider). could it be because my pc doesn't see the iPhone even in Device Manager?

 

[broster12345]

Unplug it, try it, and then plug it back in...

 

[isoDUB]

i've already done that, trying the 2 front and 1 back usb ports.

 

[broster12345]

maybe this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITIiGswjFI

 

[isoDUB]

maybe this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITIiGswjFI

the phone is in a black screen now, no apple, no connect to itunes, nothing, but still not detected. i'm going to try my laptop when i get it tomorrow, but if that doesn't work, does that mean it is a hardware failure?

 

[broster12345]

Well then you did DFU right, to exit just hold home/sleep for 30 seconds, and could it be the cord?

 

[isoDUB]

Well then you did DFU right, to exit just hold home/sleep for 30 seconds, and could it be the cord?

i've also tried my cord from my iPod Touch 2G and Nano 6G.

 

[broster12345]

Do you have a warranty? Also what about a different CPU.

 

[isoDUB]

Do you have a warranty? Also what about a different CPU.

probably not. i actually bought it used (he actually said it doesn't connect but does charge) so i took a gamble and bought it. if needed, i can always bring it to a local repair guy. i've read he is good and reliable on yelp.

 

[Siddioown]

Check your USB port.

 

[stormchaser]

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My 3GS done this the other day for the first time. I closed iTunes unplugged phone and rebooted PC. Also rebooted phone opened iTunes and replugged in phone and it worked. But I see your phone has the USB display so this may not be much help to you.

 

[isoDUB]

Check your USB port.

how?

 

[isoDUB]

bump

i was told it might be because i don't have a sim card inserted? could this be true?

 

[aschronicle]

Re: Check USB

how?

Try pluging in an old ipod or camera via USB. It does sound like a potential USB hardware problem to me. If other devices don't work then it's probably your USB port.