Getting ready to reinstall iOS

[shahgols]

Hi everyone,

I am about to reinstall iOS 4 on my 3Gs phone, and wanted to run the steps by everyone to see if I got everything right or if anything is missing. I've never done this before, so I did some research on the net. Here is what I think should happen:

1. Backup the apps and app configurations using iTunes.
2. Copy the backup file to another location...just in case...I'm paranoid like that.
3. Backup all photos/music/contacts/calendar using iTunes.
4. Reinstall iOS 4 using iTunes (should have the file downloaded already of course).
5. Restore all app/config and photos/music/etc. using iTunes.

Simple as that? Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[heartbeat]

I'm with you there. Backup literally everything in your phone and you're good to go! Backup your contacts, notes and messages also if you want the complete package

 

[hoserama]

Simple as that. Any passwords which are saved will have to be re-entered. This includes wifi, email, calendar, etc.

 

[shahgols]

Shweeeet! Thanks for confirming this for me, it makes me feel at ease. Will let you guys know if I run into anything. And will add anything interesting here...just in case someone else runs into this thread in the future and could use the info.