Backup is slow! HOURS LONG! What do I need to do?

Yes, I have tried to find the answer using the search forum function, but couldn't find what I could understand. Ever since I updated to the latest iTunes and iPhone software, my backups are hours long. I don't even want to sync my phone, but I need to for pictures and such. What do I need to do, and can you make it easy enough for someone not as tech savvy to understand? Thanks in advance. This is frustrating.

Hey guys
Here's what to do:
Attempt to troubleshoot the problem by removing the Facebook app. Deleting the Facebook app WILL NOT delete your personal Facebook settings or account, so no worries. If deleting it does not help, you can easily download it once more via the App Store for free. If you don't know how to delete the app, follow these instructions:
Touch and hold down any icon in your iPhone on the home page. Let go once you see the icons shaking. Navigate to the Facebook icon and click the X that appears on the top left of the icon. This will ask you if you want to delete the app. Click delete and another window will come up asking you to rate the app. Rate it if you want or cancel it. This will delete the app from the phone.
Reboot the phone by holding the home button+lock button until the phone shuts down and you see the Apple logo, approximately 10 seconds more or less. Turn on the computer and open iTunes (reboot the computer if already on in order to clear the memory) Let it boot up, then re-sync the phone with the computer.
If this does not solve the problem, delete the backup from iTunes:
In the iTunes window, navigate to the Edit drop down menu on the top left of the iTunes window. Click preferences, then navigate to the Devices tab. Under the tab, you should see the history of devices that have been backed up on your computer. Delete your iPhone's backup by clicking the name of your phone and click "Delete Backup" that appears underneath the list. In the dialog box that opens, click "Delete Backup" once more.
Once finished, right click your iPhone on the side bar under the devices drop down menu. Click backup. This will back your device up, so wait until it finishes. If this does not solve your problem, I would recommend either restoring your iPhone or reinstalling iTunes, or both.
** (before restoring your iPhone, back up the device (wait until finished, may take hours as you said) and restore with the backup. If it still takes hours, restore the iPhone WITHOUT the backup, meaning restore it as a NEW iPhone.)
Furthermore, if there is still an issue after reinstalling iTunes AND restoring your iPhone (I would imagine there shouldn't be), then I would make an appointment at your local Apple store with a "Genius": http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ <--Schedule an appointment here.
If there are any problems with my instructions or you are stuck, don't be afraid to ask. Report back here with your news.
Good luck =]
--bb426
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