Moving from 3GS to the next iPhone...questions...

[npep]

So, I have moved from ATT to Verizon and want to get the next iPhone when it comes out. Couple of questions for those who are much smarter than me:

1. Will my data transfer when I get the new iPhone? I read that there were some issues between ATT and Verizon due to software.

2. Any reason to keep my ATT iPhone before I get the new one on Verizon or could I go ahead and sell it?

I really just want to make sure I have all my data and don't want to lose a thing...

Thanks in advance!

By the way, I was using a Balckberry Storm 2 (hated it) on Verizon and I am now using a Palm Pixi Plus on Verizon...much better, but still not the same as the iPhone.

 

[iEnvy]

By data, if you're referring to apps, pictures, etc. on your ATT iPhone, then just make a back-up through iTunes.

 

[forcetactic]

Iirc you cannot transfer backups from At&t to Verizon iPhones (I may be wrong on this one). Not that you would want to anyways. To avoid any conflicts, you usually should restore from new whenever you upgrade your hardware or major software. In this case it's both.

No reason to keep At&t iPhone unless you want a phone to be used overseas assuming it's unlocked.

 

[dave006]

.....1. Will my data transfer when I get the new iPhone? I read that there were some issues between ATT and Verizon due to software.

2. Any reason to keep my ATT iPhone before I get the new one on Verizon or could I go ahead and sell it?

I really just want to make sure I have all my data and don't want to lose a thing....

Sort answer, NO not today!

You can only restore a backup of your iPhone data to an iPhone with the same iOS level. So today, since AT&T and Verizon are at different levels it does not work.

What data do you want off your AT&T iPhone?

You should already have moved your contacts, and your music already on your computer to sync to the Verizon iPhone. Your apps will also be available via the iTunes App Store. Are your SMS Txt messages really that important?

If you really want to move your data, keep your AT&T iPhone and wait for iOS 5, upgrade it and then backup and restore to your Verizon iPhone also at iOS 5.

Dave

 

[Jamie0003]

Sort answer, NO not today!

You can only restore a backup of your iPhone data to an iPhone with the same iOS level. So today, since AT&T and Verizon are at different levels it does not work.

What data do you want off your AT&T iPhone?

You should already have moved your contacts, and your music already on your computer to sync to the Verizon iPhone. Your apps will also be available via the iTunes App Store. Are your SMS Txt messages really that important?

If you really want to move your data, keep your AT&T iPhone and wait for iOS 5, upgrade it and then backup and restore to your Verizon iPhone also at iOS 5.

Dave

iOS5 will be out before iPhone 5 is anyway.

 

[Peterson8765]

Keep your 3GS until you get your new one and sell it on craigslist or eBay

 

[Sedrick]

Keep your 3GS until you get your new one and sell it on craigslist or eBay

^^ this. It will only be worth one or two hundred either way so you could also just keep it as a backup, iPod, or give it to a relative.

 

[npep]

Thanks guys for all the answers...I just need my contacts, cal, apps, etc...I guess I do not really need a full back-up.

As for selling, I think I am going to sell it now, before the market gets really flooded with 3GS and 4's...