Backing up an unregistered Iphone before registering it?
Hello,
I am helping someone out with their Iphone 4 which they have been using for 6 months or so without registering it. They
need to register it to their computer now. I am worried that by registering the Iphone all of the contacts on the phone will be wiped!
Is there any way to backup the iphone before registering it with Itunes.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hello,
They had the phone activated in an orange shop, and have never connected it to iTunes. My worry is that iTunes may want to restore the iPhone when it is registered to their personal mac and delete what is currently on the phone.
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