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What happened to my Jailbroken iPhone 5 stuck after Erase all content and settings.?

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Jailbroken iPhone 5 stuck after "Erase all content and settings.

ok so i tried to wipe my jailbroken iphone 5 today

well its been 3 hours of the loading circle

I have tired to hold home & power button down but still nothing
i plugged it in to my computer but will not read the phone

Help please
 

Just_Me_D

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Re: Jailbroken iPhone 5 stuck after "Erase all content and settings.

Put the device in DFU mode, connect it to your computer and then restore it via iTunes. You will lose your JB in the process, but at least you'll have a working device. If the process fails, try again.