Backup password?
I thought the backup password was the itunes password. It is not. It is also not the 4 digit login code. So what is it?
iPhone 6, iOS 12
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I thought the backup password was the itunes password. It is not. It is also not the 4 digit login code. So what is it?
iPhone 6, iOS 12
From the article below.
If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup
You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. With iOS 11 or later, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. Here’s what to do:
You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password.
If you have a device with iOS 10 or earlier, you can't reset the password. In this case, try the following:
Turn off iTunes backup encryption
To turn off iTunes backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypted backup box in iTunes and enter the password. If you can't remember your password, you have two options:
From the article below.
If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup
You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. With iOS 11 or later, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. Here’s what to do:
You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password.
If you have a device with iOS 10 or earlier, you can't reset the password. In this case, try the following:
Turn off iTunes backup encryption
To turn off iTunes backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypted backup box in iTunes and enter the password. If you can't remember your password, you have two options:
Backup password for what? What is the problem(s) you are having? More information would help. If you are asking about the backup password for restoring a backup, it should be your Apple ID password if you were using the same Apple ID when you made the backup.
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Backup password?