saving contacts from iphone

There are several ways we can save or backup our contacts from Apple iPhone to PC, such as with the help of iTune software, with cloud service being online or with the help of iOS 5.1

Backing up Contact List from iPhone to PC

The quicker and easier way in which to back up your iPhone contacts involves iTunes. Open iTunes on your computer. It works with both the PC and Mac. Connect your iPhone to the program on your computer via the USB connector that came with it. Wait until iTunes recognizes your phone. This is distinguishable by the word “Devices” at the left with the name of your iPhone directly underneath. In most cases, your phone is named as being your iPhone, such as “Mary Smith’s iPhone.” Right-click on the name of your device and then select “Backup.”

Saving All Contacts from iPhone to PC with the Help of Cloud (iCloud)

Another option for backing up your iPhone’s contacts can take place through iCloud, Apple’s cloud computing technology service that was introduced in the fall of 2011. To perform this type of backup, you must have the iOS 5 operating system on your device, or a later version up to the most recent, iOS 5.1. You can access the iCloud service through the “Settings” menu on your phone under “Backup and Storage.” You must enable the backup option in order for this to take effect. When your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, it will periodically backup through iCloud, or you can do so by connecting your iPhone to a power source. Even if you rely on the iCloud method to back up your contacts, you will still benefit from occasionally plugging in your iPhone to iTunes via your computer in order to ensure it is effective. It is essentially a double check that will make an additional backup of your contacts.

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