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How can I find the password for an encrypted backup on my Mac?


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Posted on Nov 7, 2021 5:18 PM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2021 5:46 PM

A device backup? From the article below.


 Create one that you'll remember or write it down and store it safely, because there's no way to use your backup without this password. If you forgot your password, learn what to do.


Backups - encrypted backups in iTunes

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Nov 7, 2021 6:10 PM in response to Eric Root

Well, here's my problem. I backed up my phone to my Mac yesterday because I had to bring my iPhone to Geeks today to have them fix the lock button. They fixed it but when I picked up the phone it was as if it was a brand new phone. I plugged it into my Mac and asked it to restore yesterday's backup and it asked for a password. I don't ever remember making a password for an encrypted backup!!! I am so sick about this. I feel like I've lost everything!

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