quote=JCCJ - I got my iphone yesterday, but when i want to register an apple ID, under the payment method, i must key in the credit card details so that only i can create an account. Is that true?

i would like to maybe give a clearer picture based on my EXPERIENCE..the method mentioned by angelic is true BUT ONLY IF U ALREADY HAVE AN APPLE ID..if u want to REGISTER for NEW apple ID,u definitely have to key in 1st time your payment method,your credit card(not sure for Debit Card)..after they have created the apple ID,then u can change it either via PC or your iphone to NONE

This post has been edited by maderfader: Feb 10 2011, 02:34 PM

Although your words are confusing,but i think i get what are u trying to say.

1) connect your iphone to the computer..then open itunes.
2) if it's a new computer,then u need to key your apple ID n passwrd in order to give authorization for the iphone.
3) then,right click 'Devices' on the left tab,select 'Transfer purchases' first..this will copy any apps that doesn't included yet on your library..if u have a lot of apps n its the 1st time,it could be awhile..wait until it finishes.
4) finally,right click again 'Devices',this time select 'Backup'..this will store your contacts n any legit apps(free or paid) from your phone to the computer..let it be for another moment until it finishes,

So,after each time u update the iOS,right click 'Devices' n select 'Restore from backup'..this will retrieve the 'Backup' from the computer to your iphone..the most important thing is,BACKUP YOUR IPHONE AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH(OR AT YOUR OWN TIME) COZ U NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR IPHONE.

editted: the 4th step,as i can't confirm whetehr the 'Backup' can store videos,photos n songs or not.

This post has been edited by maderfader: Mar 11 2011, 02:57 PM

Yes..but keep in mind that the 'Backup' stores your contacts,any free,paid n legit apps(actually not sure about videos, photos n songs,somebody please give a confirmation about this)..if the apps r illegal,it is saved in the library BUT IT WILL NOT WORK.

For syncing to new computer,i highly recommend u copy any videos,photos n songs from the old computer to the new computer..because I can only confirmed that the 'Backup' only applies for contacts n apps..When 'Backup',the apps in iphone will automatically added in the computer's library i.e. the apps installers n not videos,photos n songs.

After u have transferred all (videos,photos, n songs)to a new computer,then it is safe to forget about the old computer..also,don't forget to de-authorize the old computer because 1 idevice can only authorize up to 5 different computers

This post has been edited by maderfader: Mar 11 2011, 02:58 PM