Backing up Iphone data before factory reset.

I need to factory reset my wife's Iphone 5. I followed the instructions that suggested I sync via Itunes. In the process of doing so the sync acted funny during the sync. So I repeated the process. Now my wife's phone has pictures back on it that she had uploaded to you Macbook Pro to create space on her phone. It also downloaded back to the phone all the categories she created on her Macbook Pro for her pictures.
Before I factory reset her phone I need to be confident I backed up her data correctly. Especially her contacts and most importantly her pictures.
Can anybody help this Newb out?

Connect to itunes the device and backup the data with backup button. On the left side of backup button check on ''in this computer'' button and click backup and then dont backup apps. And restore your device by entering revocery or pwnd dfu mode and then restore.

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Last night I got an updating message for iOS 8, my phone was low on battery so I plugged into an aftermarket cable to recharge while it updates. Next thing i see is a picture telling me to connect iPhone to iTunes. Now iTunes will not recognize my phone and it seems like I need to factory reset... I have so many pictures that are not backed up. How do I at least retrieve my files before factory reset it?
Why did iPhone ask me to connect to iTunes in the first place? Could it be the cable? It was only connect to a power source, which should not have interfere with the update in my mind.

Do you synchronise your device with iTunes? If so, then iTunes should have created a backup of the device's data when you last connected it to your computer. (You can view your backups in the Devices tab in the preferences window.) If you don't have a backup of your data, then I don't believe it can be recovered.
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Recently a friend of mine asked me how to erase all data on an iPhone ? I pointed to him to "factory reset".
Now, I see a bunch of websites that show how to recover data after factory reset using their software, not sure if they work as advertised or not.
What I would like to know is if the user wants the data to be erased and non-recoverable, is this the best option or if there is any other option available in iPhone that can make the data un-recoverable. We want to make sure the data is un-recoverable after factory reset.
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unfortunately this doesn't answer my question.
I do know the option to "erase all content and settings" in iPhone.
What I want to know is to make sure once done, no one can recover that data back. Since this phone will be sold off to some stranger, we don't want them to have access to the data.
Here are a few websites from my just preliminary search results that show how to recover data.
just google "extracting data after factory reset iPhone" and you will see a bunch of websites offering their products to recover. So I want to check if this is so simple, how can we really make sure the data is wiped off clean.
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I forgot to turn off the FIND MY iPhone appplication before i reset up the phone, Now it's asking me to verify with apple or icloud ID but when i entered the same ID which was registered as apple ID, It says INCORRECT. It's been already 03 days

I have forgotten to turn off the FIND MY iPhone appplication before i reset up the phone, Now it's asking me to verify with apple or icloud ID but when i entered the same ID which was registered with itune & icloud, It says INCORRECT. It's been already 03 days, I am asking help with apple care centre, UAE, Head qurter, UK, USA but they are just sending me a link to reset up which still doesn't work. I am really dissapointed that i have wasted my 700 US dollar. Is it true that i can't use anymore this iPhone if i can't unlock? or there is any one to help in Dubai, Since i am staying in Dubai. I had called Dubai authorised care cantre. They asked my apple serial & IMEI number, They said ' the serial number is based on USA support but i bought in retail shop in UAE, They are also helpless. I am really unhappy with Apple sevice what they provide the customer. If it's so complicated the i wouldnt buy iPhone. Why they can't reset up my iphone like new mobile using their software. Please help me if anyone of you have solution for this. I am really sad that i wasted 700 USD. Can someone help me??

Thank you Chris for your concern. But It doesnt go through.
I tried through iForget,
01.
Select your authentication method.
Email authentication: To access your information, we will send an email to the address(es) on file for you.
Answer security questions: To access your information, you will need to answer the security question(s) provided when you originally created your Apple ID.
02.
Email has been sent.
When you receive your sign in information, follow the directions in the email to reset your password.
But
I m not receiving any authentication email even it says that email has been sent, & trtied to verify my birth date & all then it says
Password Reset
Your Apple ID password has been reset.
Return to My Apple ID
After all, I am just putting the same id & password, It says INCORRECT.
"Is it my problem is not clear to you all? Please help me. Thank you!
Regards
Sujan

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