I am trying to sync/backup an iphone 4S.....
I am trying to sync/backup an iphone 4S i've never plugged into my computer before.
The only options it gives me is "set up a new iphone" or "backup from 'my iphone'"
Why can't I choose to backup this different iphone?
If I select "set up a new iphone' will it erase the data that's currently on the phone?
Just to understand what you are trying to do...
You want to save the content on the phone?
So you need to choose backup this iPhone to the computer. It will not over write a backup of a different phone.
OR
Are you trying to erase the phone and setup as a new phone?
OR
What?
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