How to stop using iCloud

I'm no longer able to syc my iPhone4 (OS 5) calendar and Apple Address book to my computer. I think it's because I'm syncing to iCloud. I've selected my device on iTunes/info/selected what I wanted tp sync and hit Apply.I have turned off iCloud on my iPhone. Still doesn't sync. I think it may be because of my iCloud and not using Lion??? It's more important my computer and iPhone have the same data (that will have to be my backup). I don't know how to cancel iCloud, Help. If my logic is wrong, please set me straight. Everything worked before upgrading to OS 5 and iTunes 10.5. Any help wo

I'm pretty sure you have to take the step to install Lion. I'm having similar problems with the cloud. I have somehow managed to correct the syncing for all of my devices by wiping out any reference to mobile me. The only app I am still having a hard time with is my contacts. Not only do I have doubles and triples, but the information for each contact is now mixed up as well. Crazy! I just made a one to one appointment to resolve. I hope they can help!

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