Something seems wrong with my iPhone 3G

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Something seems wrong with my iPhone 3G

Whenever I restart it the apple logo just stays on the screen for like Ever! It's simply doesn't proceed further untill I reset the phone. This one time it even showed the 'plug to itunes' screen for a brief moment and the suddenly started the phone normally. Any idea what's wrong?

Neerav

MacBook5,1, Mac OS X (10.6.2), iPhone OS 3.1.2

Posted on Dec 13, 2009 7:11 AM

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 13, 2009 9:23 AM in response to AceNeerav

And now that I have restarted apps won't work. Only the bundled ones work. I know as soon as I sync the phone with iTunes they will start working again but imagine this happening when you are on a trip and are left with an iPhone that doesn't launch any app!

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roaminggnome

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Dec 13, 2009 9:24 AM in response to AceNeerav

Have you tried reset?

Restore?

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 13, 2009 9:50 AM in response to roaminggnome

Reset yes. Restore No. This app not launching fixesas soon as I sync with iTunes. Do u think a restore would permenantly fix the issue? Also,should I restore from a backup?

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Dec 13, 2009 10:06 AM in response to AceNeerav

Try a restore, and if that doesn't fix it then I would suggest going to your local apple store

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Dec 13, 2009 1:36 PM in response to AceNeerav

It seems your are not the only one I have the same problem as you. I have removed all stored data (pitures,emails,etc) restored all settings and reinstalled all phone information. Checked for updates everything i could think of to solve my problem, but it only lasts for a while. Problems i have are slow response on any app, sound goes down by it's self, screen shots(which a great thing when you want to do it) when i press the home button, wanted to shut down in the middle of a call,and the dropped calls. All this since i updated my phone to 3.1.2 update.
My carrier is Rogers and my phone is a G3 which i had for year and half.
So anyone have a answer i really don't want to replace the phone.

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 17, 2009 6:00 AM in response to AceNeerav

Any idea what one could do to get the apps working back when on travel and without itunes around!?

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thenash

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Dec 17, 2009 6:21 AM in response to AceNeerav

I had the same problem... all I did was took it to the store and Genius Bar gave me a new phone....

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 17, 2009 6:24 AM in response to thenash

Unfortunately after sales is handled by Vodafone here in India and so service is lame.

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 30, 2009 11:48 PM in response to AceNeerav

It has been happening less of late. I guess lets wait and watch what happens. I'm covered under warranty till May 2010.

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Dec 31, 2009 9:58 AM in response to AceNeerav

Saw this issue on an iPod touch recently.

It required patience, and a full restore from an original ROM rather than a backup. It appeared to be caused by a corrupt system file which gets copied across to the backups and gets reinstalled with restore if you restore from backup rather than original ROM.

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AceNeerav Author

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Dec 31, 2009 10:03 AM in response to xXTheTenXx

Right now, while I'm writing this, the iPhone is hung on the apple logo screen. Its like taking forever. No how do I do a full restore without the iPhone powering on!?

I think my Mac and iPhone both require a restore.

Neerav

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