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Eddieami
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Q: Backup Password

I have forgotten my backup password.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 9:13 AM

by Csound1,Apple recommended
Csound1 Csound1
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A:

There is no way to recover it if you forgot it.

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 9:21 AM

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Eddieami

Q: Backup Password

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  • by Csound1,Apple recommended

    Csound1 Csound1 Sep 4, 2016 9:21 AM in response to Eddieami
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    Sep 4, 2016 9:21 AM in response to Eddieami

    There is no way to recover it if you forgot it.

  • by Allan Eckert,

    Allan Eckert Allan Eckert Sep 5, 2016 2:23 PM in response to Eddieami
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    Sep 5, 2016 2:23 PM in response to Eddieami

    If you forgot the password then you can forget about the backup. That backup password is now irrecoverable as is any data in the backup.

  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Sep 5, 2016 2:28 PM in response to Eddieami
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    Sep 5, 2016 2:28 PM in response to Eddieami

    Eddieami wrote:

     

    I have forgotten my backup password.

    The best I can suggest is start guessing; you get unlimited guesses. If you are like most people it is a password you have used in the past. To speed up the process you can uncheck "Encrypt backup" in iTunes and you will be prompted immediately. Another option that sometimes works is a good-quality backup password cracker app; the only one I know of that actually works is from Elcomsoft. It's target market is law enforcement, and it is priced accordingly. However, the trial version will deliver the first two characters of the passcode if it can crack it. Note that it won't work if you are in the habit of using strong passwords, as it does guided brute force search.