IOS 5 to iOS 6 - will i loose data on my iPhone?

Hi,
I am planning for an official upgrade from iOS 5 to iOS 6, so wondering if i loose my messages and other data from my iPhone. I am not in a position to backup my iPhone as the iTunes is not recognizing my phone, it prompts me to format my phone to factory settings. Not sure why..
Thanks,
SaN

Welcome to the Apple Community.
No, you shouldn't, you should still make a back up anyway.

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