I need to get back my end to end encrypted data

Hello. I recently forgot my phone’s passcode and had to reset my phone. I couldn’t access my old data and had to figure out a way to get my phone but not my old data. I need it back because I had important passwords in my notes that are locked and I can’t get back because it says that “my encryption key wasn’t found”. I’m desperate because I ALSO can’t get my instagram account without the password. I’m losing my mind. I need to get everything back as it was asap.

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 12:51 PM

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Feb 11, 2025 3:00 PM in response to Nicoleeeo

That depends on what end-to-end encrypted data you are concerned about. For example, WhatsApp has its own backup process; if you didn’t use it you may not be able to get it back. But generally, if you first→Restore your iOS device from a backup - Apple Support, then go to Settings/[your name]/iCloud and turn on all of the sync switches you will get back everything that is recoverable.

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I need to get back my end to end encrypted data

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