IOS4 on iphone3GS address book problem

Hi
I have an address book entry with approximately 1000 phone numbers stored.
The address book entry is imported with the App HK Junk Calls, creating a address book entry named "Junkcall List"
When I tried to access the address book entry to modify the ringtone, the entry could not be loaded for me to amend the details (add a phone number, modify ringtone, etc)
The problem arise when I upgrade to iOS4 onwards from iphone OS 3.1.3
Anyone know how can the bug be reported to Apple ?

IN both cases, via syncing the iPhone with your computer. You need to get that data from the old iPhone (via syncing with Outlook, Windows Address Book, Address Book on a Mac, etc.). From the Nokia, you'd need to export that data and import it into one the contacts app on the computer. Alternatively, if the Nokia uses a SIM card, you can insert that SIM card into the iPhone and use Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Import SIM Contacts.

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What can i do? Excuse my English.

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