Sync/Library Question

The computer that I normally sync my iPhone 4 with is broken. Anytime I try to sync it with another computer, it says I can only sync with one library unless I restore it. If I back up my phone, then restore it, will I be able to use the backup to restore my phone to normal but be allowed to sync to a new computer/library? Just wanted to make sure before I wiped my phone clean.

The music/apps/etc will only be where you put them. You only get one download. You have to move/copy the songs where you want them. If the songs are not on the computer, then you can transfer itunes purchases from the iphone. Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases
Just use your backup copy of your old computer to put everything on the new computer, then sync.
The texts should be saved if you perform a backup. If you sync to another computer and that computer has no contacts, then the contacts from the iphone will be erased. If the computer has a different contact than is on the iphone, then you will get the option to merge the data. The same is true of calendars.

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