backup encryption password

forgot my backup encryption password


iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 5:18 PM

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Dec 16, 2020 5:20 PM in response to ze18

if you can't recall this password, you won't be able to restore with a backup protected by that password.

Note that you get to keep guessing, so if you have some common passwords you may have used, try em.


you can reset this password if you just want to make sure figure backups are usable..

see this support article

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

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