i forgot the backup password?

I backup on 12/7/2023, now i want to transfer to new phone. by accident i reset both phones.

now i want to back up my phone but i forget backup password.

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 11, 2024 9:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2024 9:34 AM

No way to recover the password for an encrypted backup.


If you forgot it, then the backup can no longer be used. You can reset the Encrypted Backup option and create a new password for future backups, but the older ones will remain inaccessible.


Follow the steps in the support document you posted from to turn off the backup password.


Turn off backup encryption

To turn off backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypt

local backup checkbox in the Finder or iTunes and enter the password. If

you can't remember your password, you have two options:




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Jan 11, 2024 9:34 AM in response to Minqiu

No way to recover the password for an encrypted backup.


If you forgot it, then the backup can no longer be used. You can reset the Encrypted Backup option and create a new password for future backups, but the older ones will remain inaccessible.


Follow the steps in the support document you posted from to turn off the backup password.


Turn off backup encryption

To turn off backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypt

local backup checkbox in the Finder or iTunes and enter the password. If

you can't remember your password, you have two options:




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