Transfering data from Iphone 3Gs to a computer

Hi, (this is my first post on these forums :P) how can i prevent itunes from deleting all my data from my Iphone. I heard that you can download some software, but is there an "apple way" of doing this.
By the way, I really love apple products but can someone tell me whats the logic of having an iTunes Store/App Store on the iphone and be able to download stuff if when you connect it to iTunes it eareses everything?

what about if i download some software? will it work?
No.
iTunes includes an option to transfer iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store from an iPod or iPhone, but this is for iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store only.
First you need to authorize the computer with the iTunes account with iTunes that was used to purchase/download the iTunes content with the other computer. With the iPhone connected to iTunes and without syncing, at the iTunes menu bar go to file and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPhone.

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Apparenty my iphone 3GS is busted, now everything is gone....
My dad gave me his old iPhone4 (jailbroken... i seriously wanted to update to ios5). Since that I last backed up(or maybe synced data) from my old iPhone 3GS into my PC, i was thinking of transferring them into the iPhone 4... but problem is... i dont know HOW!!
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Question about tranferring data from iPhone 3gs to iPhone 4

I just had a couple quick questions about transferring data from my old phone from my new iPhone 4. The reason i am wondering is because i am worried about whether i will encounter any problems when doing so.
First off i have already sold my phone today, i reset all data and settings from the phone and gave it to my buddy so its gone. I did a full sync and backup yesterday so all the necessary files should be on my computer(windows 7). Now, im basically wondering if i will run into any problems if i restore my iphone 4 from a backup. My 3gs was running 3.1.2 on att. Now i know IDEALLY i would have updated it to iOS 4 before backing it up and used the newest version of itunes, but i did not. Does anyone think this will be a problem for me?
Now with that out of the way, my biggest fear is losing my old data(text messages and notes mainly because i am a pack rat for those type of things) so id like to be SURE that none of my old backups will be deleted in any scenario. The reason i dont just restore it right now is because i want my new phone to be as clutter free as possible. I am going to be putting on here only the apps that i used often and would basically like to transfer over the BARE minimum; texts, notes, and highly used apps... So i guess my main question is can you transfer over only certain things like texts and notes after setting up the phone as a new phone. And if i were to set up the phone as a new phone what would happen to my old backups? Would i be able to selectively restore?
Im afraid that it might not be a possibility to transfer only certain things even though it should be.. i should be able to select a text messages folder and put it on my new phone and be done with it... But anyway i dont want to rant. Can anyone explain to me how this all will work?
ULTIMATE GOAL: Transfer only texts, notes, certain apps(and their data) and NOTHING ELSE.
MOST IMPORTANT THING: Not losing texts and notes. I can deal with putting all the old **** on my new phone and cluttering/slowing it down if i NEED to.
Thank you in advance, sorry for the long post.

If the most important thing for you is keeping old text messages, notes, and voicemail, then you'll need to sync the phone from your existing backup. I know of no other way to access those items.
Once you have synced to the new phone, check that you have those items that were important. Then you can reconnect your phone to iTunes, and change the sync settings to remove the apps or other items you no longer want to keep on the phone.
iPhone backups are stored by iTunes; you can see them by opening your iTunes preferences, clicking on "Devices" and then looking in the window. You can delete old backups from here. I don't know how you can open/read the backups though.
I don't expect you'd have any problems syncing from your old phone's backup, but it's definitely an either/or situation. Since you got rid of the old phone already, it's too late to email yourself your notes, or copy the text messages. Your previous backup is your only solution.

Transferring music from iphone 3gs to iphone 4s

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http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone/
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I have previously transferred music form my ipod to an old laptop, both have since broken or been updated.... so lost the info for the website yamipod...I have had a look to help move everything but for some reason it doesn't work on my computer!! Wrong file and I tried installing two of three recommnded programs (FinalTorrent was one) it still wont let me do it....
I also checked out (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202) but it doesnt give me the options as shown on screen...
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You must use iTunes software only for syncing music to your iPhone. Yamipod is a third party iPod manager not supported by iTunes.
Since iTunes is dependent on your internet connection, I doubt that FinalTorrent will work.
Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for an iPhone 3GS.
iPhone 3GS Tech Specs
Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 9.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access
Carolyn

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Dear Customer Support Team,
I'm a proud owner of Iphone 3GS. Recently, My Computer has been crashed destroying all the Data in my Hard drive and therefore I have changed my PC Harddrive.
I have installed the new Itunes into my PC. But, I'm affraid that i will loose all the datas on my Iphone during Sync with Itunes.
Can you please let me know step by step how to proceed without loosing my valuable datas in my Iphone and transfer onto my PC using I Tunes.
Please advise.
Have a pleasant day and Thanks for the help.
With Best regards,
VJ

Hi VJ and welcome to the Forums,
First, as you will log in with your Apple Store account in iTunes, although you have been syncing with a different computer, you can add/merge your contacts and photos. You can transfer as well your apps.
In regards to music files, you may use some third party software to recover them.
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You can check this http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202 (manually handling of information)

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My father passed away this past week, and gave me his new iPhone 3GS to replace my current 3G model. Once I have AT&T switch me over to the 3GS phone, then I know I need to perform a restore back-up to transfer all of my data over. Hopefully that will be easy.
Here's my question: I want to transfer the apps that my dad had purchased over to my account as well. How can I do that?
Also, I'm currently using my business laptop as my primary iTunes, but I want t switch to my personal computer now and have my library and everyone on it. How can I do that?
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really there is no changing your account in iTunes. All you need to do is authorize your new main computer for your account and your dads account (sorry to hear about your loss btw).
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
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I know this has been asked probably many times and I tried to click on the link that tells you how to do this. it wont come up and I have scrolled thru many posts. I cant find the information. I need to transfer my pictures from my Camera Roll on my iPhone 3GS to my PC is it easy enough to explain on this form?? Thanks again for your time..

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I recently purchased an iPhone 4. I already have an iPhone 3GS which I still use. I wanted to download some of the apps onto the iP4 but it won't let me. Does anyone have any ideas or can't it be done? I have looked at similar posts but they aren't exactly what I am after. We have just purchased a new computer as well and I have got into the home sharing also. I have been able to transfer apps purchased on iP4 to the 3GS but not the other way around (i.e. any app I purchased over the last year or so on 3GS won't transfer to iP4).
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