My computer had issues and I dumped it. Now I need to sync my iphone. Am I going to lose all my contacts and ringtones?
I was having computer problems and dumped my computer and started over from scratch. I had to download itunes to this comptuer again. But now when I go to sync my iPhone with my computer, it appears that I'm going to lose all the information on my iPhone. How can I keep this from happening? I'm not real computer literate so need simple terminology and directions. I've been trying to search for the answer to my question and I've found some answers, but I need more precise directions. Such as: one answer says to sync to the windows contacts and make sure there is at least one contact in your windows contacts so it will merge rather than wipe out your phone. I don't know where windows contacts is to be found so don't know how to add a contact in it. What about the ringtones I have? It wants to wipe them out too, but I don't want to purchase a new ringtone to have in the ringtone area (where ever that is). Anyone who can guide me in simple language would be a blessing.
See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device, there are useful links in there even if you don't have a device.
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SUPPORT TEAM – PLEASE SEE THIS – Complete explanation of cause and correction steps.
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