HT1751 hi i updated my software and backed up all info on laptop last night i have now lost all numbers and photos etc on my iphones 3gs how do iretrieve please thanks

help i am new to this i downloaded new software to my old iphone 3gs last night and backed up to my laptop. but have now lost my contacts and photos of my iphone. how do i retrieve please

Hello Georgina66,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
It sounds to me like after updating the iOS on your phone, you no longer have your numbers documents and photos.
I would next restore from the backup you created that night whether it was with iCloud or iTunes.
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Take care,
Sterling

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