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how do I make a new backup that is not encrypted

I forgot/lost my encrypted password for my iPhone backup and want to make a new backup so that I can transfer everything from my current phone to my new phone. Is there anyway to do this? I don't want to use iCloud.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 20, 2019 4:35 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2019 4:41 PM

See the instructions in here under the section titled If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup

About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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how do I make a new backup that is not encrypted

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