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How to backup and restore an iPhone that has never been synced to a compute

I am moving from a 3G to an iPhone 4 and I want to transfer all my contacts, photos, emails and sms... I'm scared about losing my info. How do I do it?

window XP, iPhone

Posted on Mar 29, 2011 10:42 PM

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Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM in response to dvd ripper

Learn to use Google, first of all. And please make note of the "Search" box in the upper right hand area of this page.

1) Connect to a computer.
2) Download and install iTunes.
3) Connect iPhone 3G.
4) Store >> Authorize This Computer
5) Store >> Sign In
6) File >> Transfer Purchases
7) Go to iPhone option on the left pane.
8) Right-click on iPhone and choose "Backup"
9) Plug in iPhone 4 and then set up.
10) When asked, choose to restore backup from the iPhone 3G.

Some might say not to carry a backup over from old hardware to new, but I've never noticed this.

How to backup and restore an iPhone that has never been synced to a compute

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