How can I reset my iphone 3g to factory settings without deleting everything off it?

DENNIS D asked:

I just got an iphone 3g and I got so excited that i filled it with loads of applications and songs (about $30 worth). The other day when i plugged my iphone into the computer on itunes it said to reset the iphone to factory settings. I dont want to loose all my apps so what can i do? PLEASE REPLY A.S.A.P.

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4 Comments so far

  1. Cactii on April 10th, 2009

    If you reset your iPhone (if it is unlocked) to the factory setting you will loose all your applications. Simple as that. However, if you did buy the applications from the Apple App store I’m sure you will have them in your download history. I would suggest to check out the Apple Support Website and see if you can find the answer.

  2. Colin R on April 12th, 2009

    Once you get apps and music on they stay unless you reset.
    Next time think before you do

  3. Mohit J on April 12th, 2009

    hey there

    ok so heres what you do when you got to itunes and unplug ur iphone all the apps should be saved into the applications tab in itunes, so dont worry, just restore it to factory setting thn sync it with your computer and all your apps will come back . if you hae an questions or concerns, message me at

    please vote as best answer.

    thankzz.!

  4. Touraj J on April 16th, 2009

    on the computer

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