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Way to back up iPhone contacts without iTunes/iCloud?

Hi, I have iPhone of the first generation and have recently bought a new 4S. How can I back up my old iPhone contacts to my PC and then transfer them to my new iPhone?


I obviously cannot use the iCloud with the old iPhone. I also do not want to sync the iPhone with iTunes in order to transfer the contacts to the PC since I am on a new laptop and the music on the iPhone will get deleted during sync with my new empty iTunes library. I am getting a similar message each time I want to transfer the contacts over to my computer via iTunes sync:


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Thanks for your help.

iPhone 4S, Windows 7

Posted on Apr 3, 2012 4:06 AM

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Apr 3, 2012 4:15 AM in response to hunkboost

Hi ...


I also do not want to sync the iPhone with iTunes in order to transfer the contacts to the PC since I am on a new laptop


If you, "authorize" the new laptop, you can sync your Contacts without erasing the iPhone.


On the new laptop launch iTunes. From the menu bar top of your screen click Store > Authorize This Computer


Then follow the instructions here > iOS: Syncing with iTunes

Apr 3, 2012 4:15 AM in response to hunkboost

You need to get your contacts into a supported contact application on your computer. So, make sure whatever application you use has at least one unique entry. This entry can be fake, that doesn't matter, just make sure the contact application is not empty. Then: iTunes>Preferences>Devices...put a check in the box labeled "Prevent iPods/iPhones from syncing automatically". Connect your phone. Remove every check in every box for any & all iTunes content. Make sure the only thing checked is to sync contacts on the Info pane. Hit the apply/sync button. You'll get a popup asking to merge or replace, regarding your contacts, select merge.

Apr 4, 2012 10:08 AM in response to hunkboost

I would advise you to use some third party app in order to transfer the iPhone contacts to your PC. Have a look at this free application in order to transfer iPhone contactsto your PC without the need for iTunes.


Use the same tool to import the contact entries from your PC to your new iPhone.


Alternatively, you might want to start iTunes in Safe mode by clicking on CTRL+SHIFT keys while starting iTunes with your iPhone connected. Next, enter in device settings and tick "Manually manage music and videos"

Mar 21, 2013 7:42 AM in response to hunkboost

Iv been reading all the posts and couldnt be more confused!!! 😕 i have a new laptop and need to connect my old phone and content to my new laptop!! im not really bothered about the music as i have it all on cd anyway its all about not losing my contacts, messages and pictures!! does anyone have an easy way of doing this??? pls as im rubbish with computers 😟

Sep 24, 2013 7:26 PM in response to aThanasi

aThanasi wrote:


I would advise you to use some third party app in order to transfer the iPhone contacts to your PC. Have a look at this free application in order to backup iPhone contacts to your PC without the need for iTunes.


Use the same tool to import the contact entries from your PC to your new iPhone.


Alternatively, you might want to start iTunes in Safe mode by clicking on CTRL+SHIFT keys while starting iTunes with your iPhone connected. Next, enter in device settings and tick "Manually manage music and videos"

i met the same problem when i changed new iPhone, and have a look above and get help for me to baup my contacts. cool.

Jan 4, 2014 1:22 AM in response to hunkboost

Undoubtedly Contacts are the most valuable part of our phones. It could be very difficult and time-consuming to re-build contacts of name, phone numbers and email addresses once you lose your iPhone or when the iPhone data get corrupted. So it is always a good idea to backup or copy iPhone contacts to computer.

This article is a method to export your iPhone contacts step by step: http://www.coolmuster.com/ios-recovery/how-to-restore-deleted-contacts-on-iphone .html

Feb 11, 2014 6:18 PM in response to aThanasi

aThanasi wrote:


I would advise you to use some third party app in order to transfer the iPhone contacts to your PC. Have a look at this free application in order to transfer iPhone contacts to your PC without the need for iTunes.


Use the same tool to import the contact entries from your PC to your new iPhone.


Alternatively, you might want to start iTunes in Safe mode by clicking on CTRL+SHIFT keys while starting iTunes with your iPhone connected. Next, enter in device settings and tick "Manually manage music and videos"

Is the safe mode supports the latest version of iTunes? *** I get nothing different when press ctrl+shift to open it?

Oct 19, 2014 2:19 AM in response to hunkboost

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IF you didn't want to backup your contacts with iTunes or iCloud, it is highly recommend using iphone/ipad/ipod data manager program.


Do What iTunes Can't on Mac! Easily Manage iOS Devices

  • Transfer Music/Photo/Movies/TV Shows/Podcasts/iTunes U/Voice Memos/Audiobooks to/from Your Mac & iDevice.
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  • Manage Your contacts: export, Import, remove duplicates & sync with Outlook.
  • Convert music and videos to iOS friendly formats for free.
  • Easy and straightforward alternative to iTunes and support latest iOS 7.

This is guide on how to transfer data from iPhone 4/5/6 to computer

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