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How do I discover an encryption passcode for an iphone backup I never created?

I purchased a new iPhone. I have always backed up my phone to my mac. I have never used the encryption option for the backup. Somehow the encryption option has been activated and I cannot restore from backup because I don't know the password I never created.

iPhone SE

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 7:25 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2022 7:46 PM

This option never gets activated automatically. Sadly to say that there is not way to recover that backup without the password. If needed you can review > If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support


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How do I discover an encryption passcode for an iphone backup I never created?

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