HT4972 update without losing all info

I really need to update my iphoe 4 but I don't want to lose all my music, photos and apps, how do I back them up first?

If things went correctly your phone should look the same.  But now you are able to sync with your new computer without losing your data.  If you succesfully synced your phone with iTunes and still have all your apps and other data intact then you're all set.  (If you didn't get a merge or replace prompt for calendars or contacts you may not have chosen to sync these by selecting to do so on the Info tab of your sync settings.)
Updating is another thing; it does erase the phone but restores from backup later.  Read "The Update Process" here: https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/updating- ios so that you understand what to expect before updating your phone.  Also, as a precaution, before updating your phone you should always import all your photos to your computer and back up your contacts.  If you don't have any other way to back up your contacts use the app My Contacts Backup.

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