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I don't know my iPhone backup password

I have it backed up to my MacBook and don't have the original iPhone anymore, just the backup on my Mac and a new different iPhone. Is there a way to reset that password without the original phone?

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Aug 9, 2023 8:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2023 8:52 PM

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

If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support

"You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. With iOS 11 or later or iPadOS, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password."


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Aug 9, 2023 8:52 PM in response to thomajad002

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

If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support

"You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. With iOS 11 or later or iPadOS, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password."


I don't know my iPhone backup password

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