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anna675

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Q: Is the backup/restore password the same as the apple id password?

Does anyone know if the itunes backup/recovery password the same as teh apple id password?

iPod touch (5th generation)

Posted on Dec 27, 2013 7:34 AM

I have this question too

Q: Is the backup/restore password the same as the apple id password?

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by varjak paw,

varjak paw Dec 27, 2013 8:38 AM in response to anna675
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Dec 27, 2013 8:38 AM in response to anna675

Not unless you used the same password when you encrypted the backup. Encrypted backups are not linked to your Apple ID, so the password for the backup would be whatever you set it to be.

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by lllaass,

lllaass Dec 27, 2013 9:21 AM in response to anna675
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Dec 27, 2013 9:21 AM in response to anna675

If you forgot your passward for an encrypted backup made on iTunes/computer (not iCloud) then
Tenorshare iPhone Backup Unlocker Standard - CNET Download.com
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