alekrobinson12

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Q: Apple Encrypted iPhone backup password

I don't know how to reset my Encrypted backup password! And I need help fast.

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 8:55 PM

I have this question too

Level 8 (39,758 points)

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Here are more details about @ckuan's answer, with which I completely agree:

About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 9:41 PM

Q: Apple Encrypted iPhone backup password

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by ckuan,

ckuan Sep 14, 2016 9:02 PM in response to alekrobinson12
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Sep 14, 2016 9:02 PM in response to alekrobinson12

Only if you knew the password, without the password you cannot restore from it, period.
There is no work around this security feature.
You need to restore as new, wiping all info on the iPhone then make sure encryption is not on when you backup.
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by sberman,Apple recommended

sberman Sep 14, 2016 9:41 PM in response to alekrobinson12
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Sep 14, 2016 9:41 PM in response to alekrobinson12

Here are more details about @ckuan's answer, with which I completely agree:

About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support
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