I am getting a new iphone and want to transfer all the contacts, photos, etc. What does the itunes backup or sync include? I don't have enough icloud storage to back it up and don't want to buy more storage.
I have a 5s and getting a 6
This page lists what's included in an iTunes backup : Create and delete iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups in iTunes - Apple Support
For photos it doesn't include photos that were synced from a computer, not does it include any of your iTunes downloads (apps .ipa files, music etc), nor the contents of the Music and Videos app - a restore will look to pick up your downloads (and your own music and videos) from your iTunes library (so do File > Devices > Transfer Purchases with the old phone to copy any iTunes downloads over to your computer that aren't already on it).
what does itunes back up include on phone
