Sounds like a Dilemma. I believe the answer is to restore the iPhone through iTunes. I know you said you can't connect to iTunes, but if you plug it into the computer you usually sync with, it should allow you to sync.
support.apple.com/kb/HT1212 Apple says you'll be able to restore, but refers you here if you can't: support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 This article shows you how to force your device to connect to iTunes. If you can't use the computer you originally synced with, or if you have to force a restore, you will lose your data, but should be able to run the update.
I have the same problem to my iPhone. I don't know whether xilisoft iPad Magic can solve it, but I just will try when I am not busy.
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