restore iphone asking password

what password are they asking for when backing up

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 1, 2022 3:40 PM

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Raicya

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Posted on Feb 2, 2022 1:37 AM

May be you use password protection and encryption?

If so, see this Apple article: About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205220

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Raicya

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Feb 2, 2022 1:37 AM in response to doniella81

May be you use password protection and encryption?

If so, see this Apple article: About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205220

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