If your device is bricked, eg stuck on black screen, bright white screen, boot logo etc, and wont boot up at all, then follow these instructions to put your device into DFU Mode and get it working again and back to factory settings.
1. Download required firmware to desktop
2. Open iTunes
3. Connect your bricked device via usb
( If any windows open in iTunes just close them )
4. On your device ;
a) Hold down the power and home button for approx 10 seconds ( You'll hear a chime on pc )
b) Release power button but continue to hold down home button for approx 10 seconds ( Again you should hear a chime on pc ) let go of home button now
5. A window should now open in iTunes telling you it has detected a device in recovery mode and it needs to be restored so ;
a) Click ok
b) Hold down the shift button and press restore
c) Browse for the firmware you downloaded and select it
6. iTunes will now restore your device back to factory settings and into a working condition again, this really is a get out of jail free!
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