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Can I Restore My Contacts Onto A New iPhone
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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?
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. 
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!