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itunes back up for iphone needs passcode?

My iphone 5SE reset itself and to install the back up i need a passcode? I have tried everyone i have ever used.

iPhone 5, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 22, 2019 5:22 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2019 5:25 PM

You must have made a backup in the past with Encrypt Backup checked. You had to enter the backup password twice at that time. That password never changes, so think about passwords you might have used when you made the first backup. You get unlimited guesses, fortunately. To speed up the guessing uncheck Encrypt Backup and you will be prompted immediately.

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Oct 22, 2019 5:25 PM in response to GlycolGlen

You must have made a backup in the past with Encrypt Backup checked. You had to enter the backup password twice at that time. That password never changes, so think about passwords you might have used when you made the first backup. You get unlimited guesses, fortunately. To speed up the guessing uncheck Encrypt Backup and you will be prompted immediately.

itunes back up for iphone needs passcode?

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