How do you sync a phone if the original computer crashed and other computers will not recognize it?

I have a 3gs and the computer that I originaly synced it on crashed and when I try to sync with another computer, it will not let me. any suggestions? Can I sync the phone on my wifes computer, she has her i 4 synced to it?

Did you manage to resolve this issue?
I called Apple Care, tried various things that did not work, then completely reset my iPhone 5 and restored from a recent backup. That worked for a day or so, then the definct "other" number was again offered when I started typing the name of a contact whom I wanted to text.

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My family has one laptop computer but we have two different iPhones and itunes accounts. I want to be able to plug my iPhone into the computer and sync pictures and music with my account. My husband has his own iTunes account and he needs to be able to sync his phone to this laptop as well. Is there a way that we can both sync to the same computer? I need to move some pictures off the phone so that I can update it.

The best way to handle it is to create separate user accounts on the computer for each user. Then make sure that you and your husband log into the computer with the appropriate account. Each of you will have a unique iTunes library, contacts, etc.

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Yes, windows to Mac too.
iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music [library] to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Open iTunes and immediately hold down the Option (alt) key (shift on Windows), then guide it to the new location of the library.
Windows users see tip at: https://discussions.apple.com/message/18879381

HT1386 How do you sync your itunes from the Iphone to the macbook pro?

How do you sync your itunes from the iphone to the macbook pro?
Let's say, I have an Iphone 3GS and it was synced to my older pc (I know...) and it crashed and I can't retrieve my files on there. I want everything that I have on my 3Gs: photos, videos, music, notes, voice recordings, etc... Now, I recently upgraded to 4Gs. I can sync almost everything via icloud but there are files like photos, videos, other music that I cannot sync or for some weird reason it won't work over the cloud. So I want to move all of those information to my macbook pro (upgraded from pc... yes!). How do I move everything in my iphone backed up to my itunes in my mac book so that I can sync it to my new 4Gs?

I have a 3GS IPhone and have not been able to find Cloud on it anywhere (I was instructed to go to Settings, General, etc). I have also been told I should download update from I Tunes and have not been successful doing that either. I know my I Pad has the Cloud and I am wanting to sync the calendar from the phone to the pad. Any suggestions?

HT5622 We have two iphones with the same Apple ID. Since I installed iOS this morning I have started receiving all my sons texts and when I send him a text it is delivered to both of us. How can I remove my phone from the joint Apple ID and remove myself

My son and I both have iphones with the same Apple ID. Since I installed iOS this morning I have started receiving all my sons texts and when I send him a text it is delivered to both of us. How can I remove my phone from the joint Apple ID and remove myself from finding out what he is up to during Freshers week!

You have to use a different Apple ID for your son.
Read this note:
iOS 5 & iCloud Tips: Sharing an Apple ID With Your Family
still valid for ios 7

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check out method one from this support article -> How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer

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See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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I have an iPhone 4s that is my primary phone that I sync with iTunes on my computer. I would like to use my old iPhone 3s like an iPod. Can I also sync this phone to the same computer and iTunes? My ultimate goal would be to have identical iTunes on both phones. Is this possible?

Using an iPhone without a wireless service plan - Support - Apple

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I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!! my ipohone die and i placed it on the charger to charge and my screen will not come up its black. i tried to restore it but my phone will not come on what do i do

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