Restore 16GB 3G onto 32GB 3GS?

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Restore 16GB 3G onto 32GB 3GS?

I have some apps that have data that won't export, etc, and am moving up to the 3GS next week. Assuming I upgrade my 3G to OS 3.0, would I be able to restore my 3G data onto my new 3GS? Searched for other posts but could not find a thread that seemed to address this.

Thanks!

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Posted on Jun 12, 2009 10:45 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 12, 2009 11:06 AM in response to Mike Cooper

When you sync your iPhone with iTunes, you can create a backup. By default it will do this automatically. Your new iPhone can be restored from that backup. Basically a clone.

More reading: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

Also, yes, you would most likely need to upgrade your 3G to 3.0 then do the backup.

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Mike Cooper Author

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Jun 12, 2009 12:50 PM in response to Justin Andrews

I assumed that too, but was not sure if there would an architecture difference that would prevent the restore, or if the memory difference would make it show up somehow as not being a valid target for a restore.

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BobCH

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Jun 19, 2009 2:30 AM in response to Justin Andrews

Hi
A minute ago I finished doing exactly that.
Had a backup yesterday night when updating my 3G to OS 3.0.
Switched the SIM into the new 3GS activated it and restored from backup.
NO 3rd party apps!
On the 3G I have all 10 pages used for apps. On the 3GS only the pages exist where built-in app are placed.
I seem to have all normal data like contacts.
Of course no music orphoto albums (except camera roll).

But where are my apps???

Thanks for any help.

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alan_dr

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Jun 19, 2009 2:48 AM in response to BobCH

I read somewhere that going into Settings and switching app restrictions on then off again sorted it. Good luck.

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Mike Cooper Author

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Jun 19, 2009 3:30 AM in response to BobCH

Thanks, hopefully I will get a chance to attempt that shortly. I just have one third party app (Lose It) that I don't want to have to re-enter a bunch of data for, the rest will be fine to reinstall.

Unfortunately, UPS in their infinite wisdom decided to hold these at the hubs, and weather seems to have delayed shipments overnight. Going to be very upset if it's another three days before I get my device. Thanks Apple for making sure we don't get 'em early! Now I may not even get it on time.

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BobCH

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Jun 21, 2009 3:26 PM in response to Mike Cooper

Hope not everybody is as dumb as I was...
Just returned from a very inspiring congress and tried again after resetting restrictions - same result.
But then I googled for what is backed up anyway and found the answer:
The apps can't show up on the new device! They are downloaded from the store and like everything else are not restored but must be sync'd!! Only their data is on the backup.
So, after a quite lengthy sync I had back my 100+ apps including data, 3000+ songs and all I was expecting!

Hope this helps some other computer genius who thinks that an iPhone backup is the same as a computer backup :-))

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