So frustrated!
Bought boyfriend a new iphone. Logged into itunes with his account.
itunes detects phone but wants to set up as new or restore an old backup of MY phone, and I want to TAKE a backup of his phone!! WTH?
I also find that wording to be very confusing (and a bit scary) even though I have done it several times. Choose the set up as new option; it does not do anything to the phone, just records it as a new phone on iTunes on that computer. Then do the backup.
I also find that wording to be very confusing (and a bit scary) even though I have done it several times. Choose the set up as new option; it does not do anything to the phone, just records it as a new phone on iTunes on that computer. Then do the backup.
haha not meant to be confusing (or SCARY)- BF does not do electronics and I normally do, so I've been delegated the task - just want to be certain I'm not inadvertently erasing his phone - he'd not be too pleased....so I can set his old phone up as a new phone, take a backup and then take the new phone and set it up? Am I correct in my understanding?
Yes. Also see the following for options other than iTunes: Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Once you are completely finished and satisfied that you no longer need anything from the old phone, see: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
itunes detects phone but wants to set up as new or restore an old backup and I want to TAKE a backup!! WTH?
