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I'm having to restore from backup but can't remember password.

How can I recover my password from an

ipad2 backup on my computer. I've had to

restore my ipad2 and it's asking for a

password to get to backup that's on my computer.

Help and Thanks!

iPad 2, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 11, 2012 6:38 PM

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Dec 11, 2012 7:06 PM in response to Wednesday'sGirl

If the backup is encrypted and you can't remember the Passcode - you cannot use that backup. There is no way to reset the Passcode. If you can't remember it - you will have to restore the iPad to factory settings - erasing everything in the process.


You will have to set the iPad up all over again and load your content back onto the device from iTunes. All of your app data and documents will be gone now.

I'm having to restore from backup but can't remember password.

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