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I'd like to set the record straight on Backup Assistant for the iPhone. Technically it's not compatible with an iPhone, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. It is very helpful to move your numbers over.
Here's what you'll need to do:
1) Back up your old phone using Backup Assistant (www.getbackupnow.com for steps and assistance).
2) Once Backup Assistant is installed and has backed up your contacts successfully, we're ready to get rolling on the
iPhone.
3) Activate your iPhone (consult the material included with your iPhone for these steps).
4) Once your iPhone is fully operational, download an app called VZ Contact Transfer from the App Store.
5) Follow the step-by-step instructions after installing VZ Contact Transfer, and it will communicate with the Backup
Assistant server to transfer all of your contacts that were backed up to your iPhone.
*Note: These steps are the same for the iPhone 4/4S. Once VZ Contact Transfer has done its job, you'll need to find an alternate backup method such as syncing with iTunes, setting up Gmail as an exchange server to sync the contacts, or simply configuring iCloud. The reason to find this alternate backup method, is VZ Contact Transfer is not a permanent means of backing contacts up, and will be erased in approximately 30 days from installation.
I hope you find these steps useful. Please feel free to post questions, results, and comments.
Regards,
MikeS_VZW
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