Not backup apps

Hello, I like to format my ip5 but everytime I restore all the apps that I used before is there. Can I just backup photo,musics and contacts only so that when I restore my phone will be like new, no apps is install yet. Any idea.

hiya, it says all purchases have been downloaded for this account. however this is not so.
Purchses is empty

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Huwr says:
January 10, 2013 at 7:27 pm
So after much time with apple support…. You need to “transfer purchases” to your computer via iTunes before making the backup. And the iPads need different names or it may automatically back itself up, and that may end up being what you restore from (which of course would end up doing nothing).
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848http://
Go to 2nd para to transfer from device to iTunes.
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TIP do it soon as it is taking ages for the 83 apps he has to copy across...

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Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2002/Roll 195/Sado-MFWI-11-6-02.JPG
Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2006/Roll 1715/IMG_0927.jpg
Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2006/Roll 1715/IMG_0929.jpg
Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2006/Roll 1715/IMG_0947.jpg
Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2006/Roll 1715/IMG_0949.jpg
Restored file /Users/ronbelisle/Restored Files 2/Macintosh HD/Users/ronbelisle/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2006/Roll 1715/IMG_0955.jpg
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Cannot backup iPhone 3GS. Error Message: iTunes could not backup iPhone because iPhone Disconnected. What is the fix for this problem?

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me find a solution to my problem.
When a backup is attempted, it starts off as if it's working, then stops and the following error message appears: "iTunes could not backup iPhone because the iPhone disconnected". But, the iPhone doesn't really disconnect! It must be some type of internal glitch.
The iPhone is a 3GS and I have mostly pictures and contacts, two songs, a total of 33 apps. The iOS is updated (6.1.6). I do not know if this phone was ever jailbroke. I have been able to backup this phone before, but cannot now. The last backup was 9/21/13, it is now 3/2/14.
Sorry if there is too much info, or not the correct info to find a solution!
Also, I must say that although I am not a tekkie, I've seen many different types of various programs and I find that iTunes is not very intuitive...don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, just my humble opinion.
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Hey Lawrence,
A big THANK YOU!! to you! Your suggestions worked!
Before I changed USB ports (more on that in a sec...), I employed one of your suggestions that you gave to someone else with the same problem...and that was to clean the connector on the bottom of the phone with a soft dry tooth brush. I couldn't believe the amount of lint that came out! Especially what was found in either end...had to do some very careful picking. (Almost enough lint to knit a small sweater!!)
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Again, thank you very much Lawrence!
Rich

"iTunes could not backup iPad because session could not be started w/iPad"

I was in the process of backing up my iPad this evening and it was, by the bar graph progress indicator, about 95% done but was taking FOREVER to get through that last bit. Then the power went out.
Now when I plug in the iPad and run iTunes, the synch goes ultra quick and then I get an error message saying: "iTunes could not backup the iPad because a session could not be started with the iPad".
Per one suggestion I found in some user discussion groups, I went into the iTunes preferences and deleted the backups it showed for my iPad. I drilled down into the folder where the backups are usually stored and those backups were now gone.
Unfortunately, that didn't cure the problem.
Nothing I do seems to work. Anyone care to give me some things to try? This is really frustrating. As it stands I have NO backup and I have some data on the iPad (like in writing apps, journal, etc.) I dare not lose, so I'm hesitant to do anything like a hard reset.
Message was edited by: mtnmedic

FIXED IT!
Before I got to my fix, here are the things I tried, none of which seemed to resolve the issue or improve the situation:
*Checked cables and connections
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*Checked to make sure my security software (MS Security Essentials and Windows FIrewall) were up-to-date and no conflicts
*Made sure I had proper permission for the iPad backup folders. To ensure that, I selected the folders and clicked on "Take Ownership" in the context menu.
*I made sure that my user account is an Administrator account on this PC
*I logged out of my primary user account and logged in as the Computer Administrator (basically, a different user acccount that is an Administrator) and tried to do the backup to iTunes from there.
Failing with all of those things, many of which are suggested from the Apple knowledge base, I was just about to backup my iPad onto another machine, then transfer the backup to this PC and restore the iPad from here using that file, maybe even removing and re-installing iTunes, etc. Everything so far short of wiping the iPad and starting over from scratch, which I feared might end up happening.
Then, a lightbulb went off in my head. Why not do a reset on the iPad itself? Not the usual soft reset but the kind of reset that restores function to an iDevice when it isn't responding: press and hold both the Power and Home buttons at the same time and hold them until the device restarts, ignoring the "slide to turn off" prompt. After it finished booting up, I connected it with my PC, which brought up iTunes automatically, then...lo and behold, instead of seeing the rapid synch then error, it went right into backup. Took about fifteen minutes but it finished the backup without a hitch and synched the iPad.
So there you have it: one more thing to try. Maybe the FIRST thing you should try? It was so simple! I wish I'd figured that out BEFORE I did all that other stuff I mentioned above!
I'd like to read comments from anyone who has also experienced this problem and has tried my "fix" suggestion.

Does anyone know how to fix 'itunes could not backup the iphone an error occurred'?

Tried absolutely everything suggested to remedy this very annoying Iphone 4s backup problem, wish Apple would just get round to fixing the problem that a lot of people seem to have for some time now, 'iTunes could not backup the iPhone because an error occurred' refuse to part with £25.00 to be told they don't know how to fix or they are not aware of the problem being so talked about on their support communities. Please please help, its been 4 months now and I have tried absolutely everything out there.

You really tried EVERYTHING in that article? I'm impressed, it's a long list.
The most common cause is a currupt current backup. Deleting the current backup should fix it if that's the problem. You need to delete it in iTunes Preferences, Devices tab. But with Windows unfortunately that isn't always enough. You need to use Windows Explorer to make sure the backup is completely gone, as the system call that deletes a folder sometimes fails to delete it completely. So open Explorer and make sure it's gone, and if it isn't delete it using Windows. The location is:
Windows Vista and Windows 7/8: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
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How can I import not only apps from the old iphone to the new iphone, but also the content of the apps?

You can sync apps as you normally would, but I do not believe this copies over app specifc data (i.e. saved game status/scores).
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I am looking for a simple to use backup app. I have never used a backup app with windows or Mac's before so just looking for something simple and effective. I have looked around and saw that Intego had one backup program but they mostly have security apps. So I did not know if it was worth it. Thanks for the feedback in advance! Oh, just so you know I do not have a external harddrive right now and was wondering how safe it really is using programs that upload to the net.

I have read many reviews on exteral harddrives and I think I found one. Does anyone have any feedback, or what do you think?
Maxtor OneTouch II 300GB 3.5" External Hard Drive and here is a link.
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How do you download that are not on app world?

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My itunes could not backup bacause session could not be started

my itunes could not backup bacause session could not be started

I uninstalled iTunes 10.7 and re-installed it (after trying a lot of the other things Apple recommends with no success). That seems to have backed up my iPhone OK, and iPad is chugging along now. Hmm, got an popup error message about session, although it seems to be "transferring my purchases." And completed without displaying an error indication, just the battery state indicator.
Tried again. "iTunes could not sync information to the iPad ... because a connection could not be established to the iPad. (Which is sitting there unlocked with a wired connection and happily talking to iTunes otherwise.)
Tried again. Deleted some apps in iTunes not on iPad that had updates available, downloaded the updates to the remaining one. Sync worked. So maybe the problem is around apps updated on iPad and NOT updated in the PC Apps collection, or something like that. Programmer expected updates to be downloaded into iTunes then to iPad perhaps?
I'm leaving the WiFi synch turned off and trying wired only, to see if that helps (per some of the other online speculation re iTunes not getting app info from iPad nor session to iPhone).
BTW, the only relevant changes on my PC in several months were Windows security updates (and Norton signatures in background).

"Itunes could not backup iphone because an error occurred." Almost breaking my teeth with frustration. What are some more obscure fix suggestions?

I want to backup my 4S. Last was in November and I have things since that I don't want to lose (text messages, notes, appointments and contacts).
I have tried every. single. thing. apple. suggests. Scoured net looking for other suggestions. They don't work either.
Whatever I try, it runs a few steps then says "iTunes could not backup the iPhone because an error occurred"
Phone iOS 6.0.1
MacbookPro OS X 10.6.8
On phone:
Deleted all apps.
Deleted all music.
Even deleted all music on iTunes downloaded since last successful backup in case there was a corrupted song.
Macbook pro up to date.
iOS on phone up to date - updated it through wifi.
iTunes up to date.
Antivirus up to date.
Time/date both auto.
Reset computer.
Reset phone.
Used different cable (not that I think that would've done anything anyway)
Won't backup to iCloud.
Won't backup to another computer.
Won't let me encrypt backup (it wasn't previously)
Wiping it completely might help but as I said, I want the data from the last month!! If restoring must be done, is there any way I can retrieve the data?
May not want to wipe it but I tell you I'm damned near ready to break it...
HELP. PLEASE!

I just attempted to back up to iCloud... failed. Everything else is backed up to my computer. I am also linked to Microsoft Exchange through my job for important client contacts. I have information written on the "notes" section for a lot of my contacts. Do think that will be deleted? I can always connect my contacts from work to my phone but I'm more concerned about the notes in each contact. SO FRUSTRATING. Am I at the point to do a complete restore???
I also just tried another suggestion that shrunk my "other" folder to 4.77g. I think that's still a large file if it holds corrupted data.
Again,
Thank you for quick response!
Shrinking the "other" folder:
1- Held the power and home button down for approximately 6 sec, NO MORE THAN THAT otherwise it wil go to DFU mode. It will power itself off.
2- Power it back on.
3- Then connect the device directly to your computer and "sync"
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