Can I use iTunes backup/restore or iCloud to 'mash' together the data from two iPhones?  In particular, the pictures and notes are of importance.  Background: iPhone 4 died, bought new 4S while other was being repaired.  Need to keep all data from both.

Thanks in advance!

When you perform a restore from one backup, the device is first wiped.  So you can't mash together two backups using restore.

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