Forgot Encrypt Iphone backup password

Sorry Roger It seems like you are not very much knowledgeable! After I read your answer I was left with no hope until I found another support blog on apple site.

If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup

You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. With iOS 11 or later, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. Here’s what to do:

1. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your iOS passcode.
3. Follow the steps to reset your settings. This won't affect your user data or passwords, but it will reset settings like display brightness, Home screen layout, and wallpaper. It also removes your encrypted backup password.
4. Connect your device to iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup.

You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can back up your current data using iTunes and setting a new backup password.If you have a device with iOS 10 or ealier, you can't reset the password. In this case, try the following:

• If someone else set up your device, ask them for the password.
• Use an iCloud backup instead of iTunes. If you don't have an iCloud backup, you can make one.
• Try using an older iTunes backup.

My iOS was 10 and it still worked. I fixed this issue after 2 years. I'm so glad I can move all my backup to a new device now.

Zia

Apple cannot help you. If you don't know the password you cannot retrieve the backup by any means.

About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support

There is a way to do it, but you need to be the computer administrator.

1.- Open Keychain Access.

2.- Type in the search bar "ios" a list of all your updated should appear.

3.- You can see their current password by double clicking it, it will ask you for the computer admin password, once you enter it, it will show the backup password. You can even change it (Not suggest it)

I hope that this help many. God bless

Well, I said you couldn't retrieve your encrypted backup and apparently you haven't. I didn't say you couldn't make a new backup, and apparently you've successfully done that. I'm glad you've reached a conclusion which you're happy with.

I'm having the same problem, i've got a new phone and i'm trying to back my old phone up and then transfer all to a new phone. I cant remember the password and have tried everything. Can Apple not even give you a password hint?

So you reckon Apple's help page is wrong?

That’s what it worked for me, I couldn’t remember my wife password, them I remembered that when I did the backup Keychain asked me if I wanted to save the password, I retrieved it and problem solved.

It's a pity Apple didn't make that clear. Lets's hope the OP saved it to Keychain.

Thank you, this worked !

There were so many comments stating it was no possible I doubted it, but it worked.

Sorry - see above: Apple make it very clear that if you forget the password you will not be able retrieve the backup.