Will do, when the OS update is done

I have deleted the single backup that was there, resynced and still the same problem

Right forget the IOS4 question, I know it is out and cannot load it due to the backup issue.

I have deleted the backup through iTunes, reset all warnings, set it to do a fresh backup manually and that is taking ages.

Any ideas?

Where's you nearest Apple Store? Time to visit a Genius methinks.

I would like to think something like this could be resolved without having to resort to that.

Some guy on another forum suggested that photo's stored on the iPhone could be the cause.

I only had 8!!!!

A Genius might be quickest in the long run, there's a couple in Bristol:

Cabot Circus

and

Cribbs Causeway

It means getting off my backside

Will try it as last resort.

Next thing is to try and completely reset the phone and start over.

Is there a way of doing this whilst retaining all my contacts etc?

Actually if you take off the music and pics for the iOS4 update might be worth it (just uncheck them in iTunes and do a sync) - the backup and restore of apps and music/vids on mine was what took all the time (just make sure that you only remove stuff that you have in iTunes!).

Edited by ian_c (Tue 22-Jun-10 10:51:23)

In reply to a post by NaNook:

It means getting off my backside

I'm not unacquainted with the feeling

Can't help with the contacts question, I haven't got a iPhone.

Yeah I have removed everything now.

Unfortunately, in order to get them off the iPhone, I have to sync, so the next hour or so will be it performing the backup before sync lol.