Update iPhone 4 iOS 4.2.6 to 6.0.2 without loosing apps and info?
I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.2.6 purchased thru Verizon. I am unable to update apps needed for my work unless iOS is also updated. However I understand that updating from 4.2.6 to 6.0.2 will delete many of my apps and personal information. What to do??
If you have sync'd your iPhone using iTunes on a computer, all your apps and data will be backed up on that computer and can be restored whenever you wish. If you update the iOS by connecting your iPhone to the same computer, all your apps and data will be preserved on your phone.
Even if you restore your iPhone, iTunes wiill ask you if you want to back up all your data first so that it can restore it later.
So, use iTunes and follow the instructions on the screen. Click iPhone in iTunes and the summary screen will tell you when your iPhone was last backed up. If in doubt, press "Back Up Now"
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