I forgot my encryption password

I forgot my backup encryption password. How can I get it back.

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 9:10 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2023 11:15 AM

Hi rana_hanafi,


We see you're posting from the About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch resource.


Here's some information that should help:


"If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup

  1. On your device, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device], then tap Reset.
  2. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device passcode.
  3. Tap Reset All Settings.
  4. Follow the steps to reset your settings. This won't affect your user data or passwords, but it will reset settings like display brightness, Home Screen layout, and wallpaper. It also removes your encrypted backup password.
  5. Connect your device to the Finder or iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup.

You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use the Finder or iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password."


You can read the full resource here: If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support


Take care.

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Apr 20, 2023 11:15 AM in response to rana_hanafi

Hi rana_hanafi,


We see you're posting from the About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch resource.


Here's some information that should help:


"If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup

  1. On your device, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device], then tap Reset.
  2. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device passcode.
  3. Tap Reset All Settings.
  4. Follow the steps to reset your settings. This won't affect your user data or passwords, but it will reset settings like display brightness, Home Screen layout, and wallpaper. It also removes your encrypted backup password.
  5. Connect your device to the Finder or iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup.

You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use the Finder or iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password."


You can read the full resource here: If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support


Take care.

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