HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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Viper_1985

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Q: forget backup password

forget backup password

iPhone 4, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 30, 2012 2:45 AM

I have this question too

Q: forget backup password

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by wjosten,

wjosten Dec 30, 2012 2:54 AM in response to Viper_1985
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Dec 30, 2012 2:54 AM in response to Viper_1985

Remember it. Otherwise, you'll have to delete all of your existing backups & start over from scratch. You won't be able to use them to restore your phone.
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by IW92,

IW92 May 28, 2013 12:00 AM in response to wjosten
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May 28, 2013 12:00 AM in response to wjosten

when were we asked to create a password for backup/restore? is it associated with our AppleID?

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by domenic001,

domenic001 Aug 26, 2013 10:19 PM in response to Viper_1985
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Aug 26, 2013 10:19 PM in response to Viper_1985

Putting a password on a backup encrypts it, so you cannot recover it. You were never asked to make a password for backup/restore, it is fully optional and is associated with the device.
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