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Dammaire Author

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restoring backup password

I am attempting to restore iPhone with a 8/9/21 back up from Mac but having issues. its asking for password. I'm not sure which password. I assumed its asking for Mac and its saying incorrect

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 19, 2021 9:26 AM

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ProustGiulio

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Posted on Aug 19, 2021 9:31 AM

All you can do in such a situation, is listed at the section "If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup" in this support article:--> About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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