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SUPERSTEVE9219
May 28, 2008, 06:27 PM
I sold my old iPhone in anticipation for the new one, iTunes has my old iPhone backed up so will I be able to get all the old backed up files onto the new iPhone? Like my contacts and stuff


aethelbert
May 28, 2008, 06:30 PM
I'm pretty sure that backups are model-specific, so it probably won't be possible, but I guess it could be. Seems unlikely, though. If it's completely new hardware, iTunes might not restore the same backup file to it, especially with a different firmware version. Wouldn't everything be synced onto independent programs on your computer, though?
SFStateStudent
May 28, 2008, 07:00 PM
Shouldn't be a problem. I had my iPhone replaced back in October '07 and I walked to my car and everything was immediately transferred to my new iPhone, in a matter of minutes. :cool:
neven
May 28, 2008, 07:35 PM
I'm pretty sure that backups are model-specific, so it probably won't be possible, but I guess it could be. Seems unlikely, though. If it's completely new hardware, iTunes might not restore the same backup file to it, especially with a different firmware version. Wouldn't everything be synced onto independent programs on your computer, though?

The 2.0 software will restore smoothly from a 1.x backup.
newyorksole
May 28, 2008, 07:41 PM
Wait a minute, aren't contacts stored on the sim card? There has to be some way to get contacts and info onto the new iPhone from the old one.
neven
May 28, 2008, 07:43 PM
Wait a minute, aren't contacts stored on the sim card? There has to be some way to get contacts and info onto the new iPhone from the old one.

Of course there is. Restore from iTunes.

SIM-storing is so 1998.
aethelbert
May 28, 2008, 07:43 PM
The 2.0 software will restore smoothly from a 1.x backup.
I'm talking about a different physical device, though. Not just a new software update.

Like restoring a 2G iPod nano's settings to a 3G.
neven
May 28, 2008, 07:47 PM
I'm talking about a different physical device, though. Not just a new software update.

Like restoring a 2G iPod nano's settings to a 3G.

The new device will run iPhone OS 2.0, no? So why wouldn't it restore?

Stop making this more complicated than it is, jeez - backups you make now will restore perfectly when you get your new iPhone. Relax!
lavrishevo
May 28, 2008, 07:50 PM
All your contacts are in address book right? So it does not matter you can just re-sync contacts, music, video... then just backup the new one. :rolleyes:
wildcardd
May 28, 2008, 10:59 PM
All your contacts are in address book right? So it does not matter you can just re-sync contacts, music, video... then just backup the new one. :rolleyes:

Unless he is using a PC. Don't know where the contacts get stored on a Win machine.
pranavss11
May 28, 2008, 11:12 PM
Address Book.

PC == Use itunes back up:| Or outlook me thinks!
PoitNarf
May 28, 2008, 11:21 PM
Unless he is using a PC. Don't know where the contacts get stored on a Win machine.

In Windows you can sync contacts on the iPhone with Outlook, Windows Contacts (Vista), or the Yahoo Address Book. I believe I've read somewhere that with the new release you'll also be able to sync the contacts with Google.
SUPERSTEVE9219
May 28, 2008, 11:21 PM
well i keep my iPhone synced with both my PC and Mac, but the iPhone is only backed up with my PC, I was thinking that since the iPhone 1 and 2 use the same software then it shouldn't be a problem.

and apple would have to allow people to update their contacts from phone to phone.

but this brings up another question, will i have to restart my 2 year contract
pranavss11
May 28, 2008, 11:29 PM
No one knows. Unless ATT lets you upgrade your phone, I think it'll be another 2 yr contract. I also do not know if it will be possible to switch SIM cards since with all this 3G coming out!