How do I transfer my iPhone to another computer/iTunes without losing all of my saved information?

I recently purchased a MacBook Pro and would like to transfer my iPhone 4 to my new laptop, meaning a new iTunes. However, I do not want to lose all of my information. How do I do this?

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    my computer crashed and now all i have is my cousins and i need to know how to convert my music onto her new itunes, hopefully without losing all my music. if thats possible, so there is no way i can go back to my old itunes, her computer is the only itunes i will be able to use. how can i transferr my ipod touch to her computer without losing all data???

    Welcome to the discussion,
    Create a new user in windows to keep your iTunes library separate and log in. Make sure your new computer is authorized in iTunes. Disable autosync in itunes, connect your ipod, right click on it in the device list and choose backup.
    This will save data, pictures and settings to itunes. See what's included in this backup here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    Transfer your purchases the same way to copy all apps and bought media from the Store to your computer.
    Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your ipod got wiped during the first sync.
    The rest of the data can be restored from the backup you made.
    Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
    There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0

  • How can i sync my iphone to a new itunes without losing all my iphone data??? HELP

    i need help , recently my laptops hard drive broke so i bought a new laptop so i needed to download a new itunes .... how can i put all my data from my iphone back onto itunes ? music, contacts, apps etc.. i heard that u cant and i would need to clear my phone entirely ?! can someone help wityh this please ???? i dont want to lose any of my iphone data  ... eve if i cant put it on my itunes can i still keep it on my iphone without losing any data syncing ????
    thanx  , barry in ireland

    Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your phone. Only if you back up your phone manually before syncing, you can restore your phone from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
    Set up your iTunes account, disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your phone without syncing.
    Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
    When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
    Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the phone for the first time.
    Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
    There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
    About backups and what's saved:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
    Message was edited by: Ingo2711

  • How do I sync my iphone to a new itunes without losing all of my info?

    My computer with all of my info crashed and now I need to sync my iphone to my new computer. Is there a way to do this without wiping out everything on my phone?

    Copy everything from your backup copy of your old computer to your new one.

  • How can I sync my Iphone to my new macbook without losing all my music on my Iphone music library if it's not from iTunes?

    How can I sync my Iphone to my new mac book without losing all my music on my Iphone without losing all my music if the music isn't from Itunes?

    If you do not have access to the iTunes Library on your Old computer... or its Backup...
    See these 2 Links...
    Syncing to a New Computer...
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
    If you do have access... See Here...
    From your OLD computer...
    Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
    Full Details Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
    More Info here...
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer

  • How do i transfer content from my ipod to itunes without losing it?

    My laptop crashed and as a result i've reinstalled vista, and subsequently itunes. I have re installed all my music onto the reinstalled itunes. However all the tv shows, movies, photos etc that are currently on my ipod are not backed up. Therefore i'm assuming the next time i plug in my ipod, the music will update but my tv, movie and photo content will be wiped from my ipod? Is there any way i can transfer that content from my ipod to my laptop/itunes without losing it?

    See this post from Zevoneer:
    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9990366#9990366

  • How do I sync my iPhone to a new iTunes WITHOUT deleting all of my content?

    I had to totally reset my whole laptop and now my phone won't sync with the new iTunes without deleting everything- I obviously don't want to delete everything! HELP?!

    This is how it works.  Iphone will sync with only one library at a time.  Syncing to another will erase the current content.
    Sorry.
    Use your backup copy of your computer to put all of your data back on your computer, then sync.

  • HT1386 new computer, how do I transfer from Iphone to new computer itunes library?

    I purchased a new computer.  Thought I backed up to Itunes before but nothing shows in music library once I log in.  How do I preserve whats on phone to itunes on new computer?

    iTunes will only transfer music purchased from iTunes from the phone to your iTunes library.  Music from other sources can only be transferred from your phone to your iTunes library using 3rd pary software such as Touch Copy.  Your only other options would be to re-import this music from other sources (such as CDs) or to copy the entire iTunes folder from your old computer to your new one, using one of the methods outlined here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527.

  • How can I sync my iPhone to a new library without losing all the data on the phone?

    I recently switched computers as the old one had died but I can't transfer any of my music from the iTunes to the new phone. Is there any way I can backup the phone and then sync it with the new library and somehow restore all my app's etc?
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    Raf

    Specifically I'm looking to keep all my photo's on the phone.

  • I have lost all my itunes data due to a cumputer crash how do i sync my iphone and ipad to itunes without starting all over agian

    Hi, I have lost all data from itunes on my computer, is there a way to re-sync or get all the data from my phone and ipad 2 back to itunes on the computer as when I go to sync message appears saying this phone is sync to a different itunes library and it will clear my phone if i continue. can any one help please?

    These devices will sync with one computer at a time.  When you sync to a new one, then it will erase the current content and replace with content from the new computer.
    It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer files/docs/pics/music/etc.
    Use your backup copy of your old computer to move everything over.
    If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup copy ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from your devices.  Without syncing:  File>Transfer Purchases
    You will need to enter at least one unique contact and calendar entry on the new computer as well, otherwise that content will be erased as well.  If you have a unique entry, then you should get the option to merge the data.
    Hopefully you have your backup copy of your old computer and will not have to go through this.

  • I just got a new Mac- I have transferred my itunes but how do I transfer my iphone to the new itunes?

    I just got a new Mac- I have transferred my itunes but how do I transfer my iphone to the new itunes? i dont want my whole iphone to blank so please help

    and everything from my iphone will transfer to the new itunes and i wont loose anything when i sync?
    thankyou!!

  • I have just purchased a Macbook pro, but my iphone is currently synched to my old pc. How can I now synch it with my new mac without losing all the apps/music etc on my phone, Ta

    Hi, I have just purchased a Macbook, but my iphone is currently synched to my old pc. How can I now synch it with my new mac without losing all the apps/music etc on my phone? Ta

    The easiest way is to copy the iTunes folder from your old PC to your MB (put it in the Music folder as a subfolder), along with the other valuable data on the old PC. Or restore it from a backup of your old PC. Then authorize iTunes on the MB to the same account you had on the PC. When you sync it will warn you that your content will be deleted, but it will be replaced with the same content from the MB. Before syncing you should also make sure there is at least one entry in iCal and Address book on the MB (assuming you sync to Outlook or equivalent on the PC) to assure that your contacts and calendar entries will move over correctly.
    Al alternative that is less effective is to connect the iPhone to the MB without syncing, and choose "Transfer Purchases" from the iTunes File menu. This willl copy purchases music, videos and apps, but not ripped tracks from the iPhone to the MB.

  • How can I sync my iPhone with the new iTunes without erasing my iPhone?

    My iTunes computer crashed and I needed to format it. How can I sync my iPhone with the new iTunes without erasing my iPhone?

    See this user tip ...
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

  • HT1386 The laptop I originally synch'd my iphone 4s with is broken and cannot retrieve any files. How can I sync the phone with a new laptop without losing all my downloaded music and apps already installed on my iphone?

    The laptop I originally synch'd my iphone 4s with is broken and cannot retrieve any files. How can I sync the phone with a new laptop without losing all my downloaded music and apps already installed on my iphone?

    If the answer to the above question is "yes", FIRST, set up a backup of your new computer before you do anything else so the next time your computer breaks you will not be in the same situation. Backup solutions are numerous and inexpensive, and there is absolutely no excuse in the Third Millennium not to have one.
    Then see this tip: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

  • My computer was reimaged and iTunes was deleted, now when I try to sync my ipad it says it is synced with another library?  How do I sync with the newly installed iTunes without losing all of my data on my ipad?

    My computer was reimaged and iTunes was deleted, now when I try to sync my ipad it says it is synced with another library?  How do I sync with the newly installed iTunes without losing all of my data on my ipad?

    Copy all the content on your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes. Then go ahead and sync the iPod with your new library.
    See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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