Various methods can be used to back up the contacts an Apple iPhone. For instance, you can use iTunes to perform the task and export all of your iPhone contacts information as a CSV file in Windows 7. Then, use Microsoft Excel to open the file on your personal computer.
You can also save your iPhone contacts on a USB thumb drive and and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Step 1:
Download and install iTunes on your computer if you do not
already have the software on your computer. Go to Apple.com and click the
“Download Now” button on the web page. Double-click on the iTunes application
icon to start the installation. Look for the iTunes icon on your desktop after
all of the files have been installed on your computer.
Step 2:
Connect your Apple iPhone to your computer with the data
cable that came with it. Locate an open USB port on your computer and plug the
iPhone data cable into it.
Step 3:
Look for the option “Devices” on the left-side of the iTunes
pane. You will see the name of your Apple iPhone device listed. Right-click on
it and select “Back Up.”
Step 4:
Click the “Info” tab when iTunes has finished with the back
up process. Tick the check box located next to “Sync Contacts” and press the
drop-down menu arrow. Select “Windows Contacts” from the menu list. Click the
“Apply” button.
Step 5:
Open the Run window on your desktop. Press the “Windows” +
“R” keys on your keyboard and type the letters “wab” in the Run command box.
Press the “OK” button.
Step 6:
Click on the tiny double arrows and select “Export” from the
drop-down menu list. A pop up box will appear on your screen. Under “Export
Windows Contacts,” select the option “CSV (Comma Separated Values)” and press
the “Export” button.
Step 7:
Click the “Browse” button and choose the location where you
want to save your Apple iPhone contacts as a CSV file. Press the “Next” button.
Step 8:
Tick the check boxes next to all of the iPhone contacts
fields that you want to export. Press the “Finish” button when you're done. In
a few moments you will receive a messages that says, “Your contacts have been
exported in the new format you chose to the location you selected.” Press the
“OK” button.
