Backup iPhone Contacts to PC

Whatever you attempt with your iPhone Contacts synchronization experiments, it's definitely a good idea to Backup iPhone Contacts to PC first

Indeed, every situation is different and even the most proven procedures can fail due to specific configurations

Accidental iPhone Contacts deletions are not uncommon, they are actually quite frequent, for example during synchronizations with Outlook or Gmail, and always regrettable and disastrous

Hereafter is the most standard procedure on How to Backup iPhone Contacts to Computer

 

Backup iPhone Contacts

 
  • Open iTunes and connect your iPhone
  • Go to Start -> Programs -> Accessories and open the Address Book
  • In iTunes, click your iPhone in the "Devices" section on the left, then click the "Info" tab
  • In "Contacts", check "Sync Contacts with" and select "Windows Address Book"
  • Select "All Contacts"
  • Finally, click "Sync" in iTunes lower-right corner
    You will be asked whether to Merge or Replace
    Make sure to select "MERGE", otherwise Contacts on your iPhone would be deleted

All your iPhone Contacts should now be safely backed up in your Windows Address Book

( Note that from then on, any contact added to your iPhone will automatically be added to your Windows Address Book and the other way around )

Pretty neat, huh !

At this point, you can also sync iPhone Contacts with Gmail or Yahoo!

 

For even more safety, you can Backup Windows Address Book Contacts to a .CSV file ( that doubles security, which is never a bad idea when it comes to protecting such precious information as your iPhone Contacts )

  • In Address Book, go to File -> Export and click Address Book ( WAB )
  • Locate and select the Windows Address Book file you wish to export to and hit the "Open" button

Save this .CSV file to a safe place such as a USB Flash drive and / or an external hard drive

You can even send it to yourself as an attachment to an email


Notes & possible issues

Once done with the above tutorial, you can proceed to

All your iPhone Contacts got deleted by an unwanted synchronization with Outlook or Gmail ?

They might not be lost forever

Let's try to Recover iPhone Contacts

 

Restore iPhone Deleted Contacts

 
  • In iTunes left panel, right-click on your iPhone in the "Devices" section and select "Restore from Backup"

It might allow you to Retrieve iPhone erased Contacts, if it doesn't, then we are out of hints

Good Luck !

 

Notes & possible issues

  • This solution works for both Mac and PC

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Sync iPhone Notes – Backup iPhone Notes

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Synchronizing iPhone Notes

Backup iPhone Notes

 

Solution 1

Doubtlessly the simplest way to backup iPhone notes is to send them to yourself by email

Start by setting up your email account on your iPhone ( shown here with Gmail )

  • Make sure your iPhone is properly connected to the Internet through Wi-Fi or mobile phone network
  • Tap Mail
  • Then tap Gmail
  • Your name is optional, but enter at least your email address and password and tap "Save"

Now, back to the iPhone main screen

  • Tap Notes
  • Open one of your Notes
  • At the bottom of your display, tap the Envelope
  • Tap your email address in the "To" field
  • Edit the Subject if required
  • Click "Send" and Voila ! Your Note will show up in your Gmail account within a couple of seconds !
 

Sync iPhone Notes

 

Solution 2

If you really want to "synchronize" iPhone Notes, your best bet is to use Google Sync


Notes & possible issues

  • Syncing iPhone notes requires Apple's iOS 4.x firmware ( iPhone OS 4.x )
  • This allows you to Sync your iPhone Notes with Gmail. They will show up in Gmail with the "Notes" label
  • This solution allows to Copy Notes from one iPhone to another, which is very handy if you need to Transfer Notes from your current iPhone to a new iPhone
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