My iPhone 5 wont switch on after update, says that I need to plug in to iTunes to reset all data, but I dont want to loose my things and I haven't backed it up for months, what should I do?

I wanted to get new update but phone wont turn on without resetting it in iTunes I have tried pressing the home button and the off/on button together both whilst and not plugged into the computer but it doesn't want to work without getting rid of all my photos/videos and music...etc.

Your data is already lost. You must restore your phone in order to be able to use it. This is why Apple offers you two ways to back up, including iCloud, which backs up automatically over wireless every night if you're plugged in to power and the screen is locked. How much easier could it be? Yet you say you haven't backed up in months. If your phone was lost or stolen, or you dropped it in a puddle, you would be in the same boat. PEOPLE: BACK UP YOUR STUFF!!!!
Signed, The Back Up Nag

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