Transfer iPhone from pc to mac

I have my iphone synced to a very old pc and want to transfer it to a mac pro. I have heard this is very complex and you risk losing everything. Does anyone have any advice?

Hello ninjahen,
Congratulations on your new computer! I certainly understand your concern with syncing your iPhone with a new computer.
To avoid any issues with using a new computer, I recommend transferring your iTunes Library to the new computer and to backup your iPhone. Find steps to accomplish this in the following links:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
iOS: How to back up and restore your content
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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I know this question has been asked dozens of times, but I just want to get an answer that I know will work for me.
When I got my first iPod I had to set it up on my family's computer as I didn't own a computer. Later on I got an iPhone, and while I had my Mac, I set it up with the family computer to keep my music.
I've been wanting to move my iPhone to my Mac for awhile, but all the guides I've found don't give me all the info I need. I want to keep my iPhone exactly as it is, so that when I connect it with my Mac it acts as if nothing is wrong. I've seen how to consolidate the iTunes library, but I'm confused about App Data. I want to keep all my scores on my games, and I haven't seen a straight answer on whether they will stay.
So is there a way to move my music, apps, photos, texts, data, app locations, play count, notes, contacts, etc. to a new computer? If so is there an online guide that outlines the best way to do this? Is it as easy as following this guide? [url]http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751[/url]
My PC is running XP and my MacBook Pro is running OSX 10.6.8.
Thanks in advance!

alyssaisrad93 wrote:
I want to keep my iPhone exactly as it is, so that when I connect it with my Mac it acts as if nothing is wrong. ...
My PC is running XP and my MacBook Pro is running OSX 10.6.8.
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iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
do not confuse moving your whole folder and library with moving just media files as in
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*For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally*. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. *An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her MacBook Pro on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month.* Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop’s iCal.
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