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Encrypted data password

I am unable to download my most recent backup to my new iphone because the data is encrypted. I do not know the password . Is there any solution?

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 7:47 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 8:54 PM

If you have created an encrypted back up file on your computer and have forgotten the password, then you will have to either remember it or continue trying (guessing) until you get it. You get unlimited guesses for password in this case.

If you have created a backup file on iCloud, then all iCloud backups are encrypted as well. What you will need is to sign in on our iPhone with the correct Apple ID and its Password associated with that backup.


Axel F.

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Nov 18, 2021 8:54 PM in response to Devanna33

If you have created an encrypted back up file on your computer and have forgotten the password, then you will have to either remember it or continue trying (guessing) until you get it. You get unlimited guesses for password in this case.

If you have created a backup file on iCloud, then all iCloud backups are encrypted as well. What you will need is to sign in on our iPhone with the correct Apple ID and its Password associated with that backup.


Axel F.

Encrypted data password

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