Can I reset iTunes app sync to copy phone apps to computer not viceversa

Hi,
I haven't been syncing apps since christmas (can't remember why i stopped...), but now I want to back up the apps and of course iTunes will only sync one way, overwrite phone with apps on computer
Is there any way to reverse the sync so that the apps on the phone overwrite those stored on computer?
thanks,
Scott

Is there any way to reverse the sync so that the apps on the phone overwrite those stored on computer?
No. The iTunes content sync is one way: Computer to Phone. For purchased content on your phone, not in your iTunes library: iTunes running, phone connected, File>Transfer Purchases. From there, select what content you want on your phone & sync.

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