Need to update IOS without losing pictures, data entries, etc

I have an IPhone 4 and really need to update my IOS (I'm still on 4.3.1). When I attempted to update it a long time ago, I received a pop-up message saying it would "delete all of the apps and media, including iTunes Store purchases" on my phone and said "to preserve your content, apply this update on the computer where you sync apps, music, videos, and photos. Updating on this computer will only preserve contacts, calendars, text messages, and other settings." I have synced my phone with iTunes several times and can see where it has saved my apps and I have my pictures from the photo app that came with my phone so I'm not concerned about them. What I am concerned about is trying to save photos that are in a pass code locked photo app, entries made in my calendar (Dr's appointments, concert events, meeting dates, etc), and ENTRIES into a private diary that I have written in for several years. I see the diary app on iTunes, but have no way of knowing if the contents/entries inside were saved. My phone didn't come with ICloud and I am unable to download it on my phone because of the IOS, but I was able (using another IPhone) to get ICloud on my PC, but have been unable to find out if I can save these photos and diary entries there long enough to update my IOS. I'd really hate to lose 2-3 years worth of diary entries, but I seriously need to update my IOS! If anyone has any suggestions I'd really appreciate it!!

You cannot.
The iPhone is designed to sync to one and only one library.
Attempts to sync (which is required to update) will wipe the content from the device and replace it with content from the new library.
They need to fix or replace their home pc and then upgrade.

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