How to fix Iphone error (-1) Iphone 3g?

Hi, I recently got an old iphone 3g from my brother to use as an in-between phone until I can afford a real phone. I had it unlocked but when I try to update the iphone I get "Iphone could not restore error (-1)" I've googled for the solution but I'm assuming since it's an old phone everything on it is outdated and difficult to find. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated

Go into "settings" and reset to factory default. Should clear your problems unless the phone has been jailbroken in the past!

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