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Backing up 3GS to Windows 7 Computer

Jun 18, 2012 6:16PM PDT

How do I make a full backup to my Windows 7 computer? Can this be done through iTunes?

My thanks.....Miki
3GS, 4.3.5 OS

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The back up is possible
Jul 29, 2012 9:57PM PDT

You can backup music and applications on your Windows computer but you cannot store your contacts and messages over iTunes, for that you have to use iCloud, you can even store apps and other data over iCloud too.

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Thanks, shoopt
Jul 30, 2012 5:24PM PDT

I have iCloud and use that for regular backups to my 3GS. I still back up on iTunes and the backup is stored on my computer, but I don't trust it because there is a large variation in the file size from time to time when I have not added much to the iPhone.

I have been waiting almost a year for the next generation with a bigger screen Happy

Miki

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Addendum to my OP
Jun 18, 2012 6:37PM PDT

I have three iPhone backups on my Windows 7 computer. Does iTunes automatically store them there? One was used to do a restore, but I cannot recall if I specifically opted for it to go to my PC.

Miki

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Answer is Yes to both questions
Jun 18, 2012 9:46PM PDT

iTunes will backup your iPhone and store it on your computer by default.

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thank you again, mmacfixit.....
Jun 19, 2012 5:38AM PDT

....for coming to my aid once more. Although it must have seemed like a dumb question, I needed to make sure so as not to repeat a previous fiasco that was caused by inept tech support.

Miki

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i-cloud is ok
Jun 19, 2012 9:08PM PDT

backup on icloud is OK.

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Do not yet have Cloud
Jun 20, 2012 10:47AM PDT

Tocoleve -- I do not yet have Cloud. I am preparing for a new iPhone and want to upgrade my 3GS 4.3.5 OS so that I will be able to install Cloud. With Cloud, I will hope for a better data transfer to the new device than I have had in the past using iTunes backups.

Miki