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What is the password of itunes encrypted backup

What is the password of itunes encrypted backup

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 6:59 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2020 9:31 AM

Howdy,


That is the password you selected when first creating the encrypted backup.


From About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

3 From the General tab or the Summary tab, select "Encrypt local backup" under the Backups section.

4 When asked, make a password. Create one that you'll remember or write it down and store it safely, because there's no way to use your backup without this password. If you forgot your password, learn what to do.


From the "learn what to do" link (further down in the article):

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 or iPadOS, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. Here’s what to do:

  1. On your device, go to Settings > General > Reset.
  2. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device 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 the Finder or iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup using the steps above.


You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use the Finder or iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password.

If you have a device with iOS 10 or earlier, 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. If you don't have an iCloud backup, you can make one.
  • Try using an older iTunes backup.

Turn off backup encryption

To turn off backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypted backup box in the Finder or iTunes and enter the password. If you can't remember your password, you have two options:


ivan


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Dec 29, 2020 9:31 AM in response to baraa193

Howdy,


That is the password you selected when first creating the encrypted backup.


From About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

3 From the General tab or the Summary tab, select "Encrypt local backup" under the Backups section.

4 When asked, make a password. Create one that you'll remember or write it down and store it safely, because there's no way to use your backup without this password. If you forgot your password, learn what to do.


From the "learn what to do" link (further down in the article):

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 or iPadOS, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. Here’s what to do:

  1. On your device, go to Settings > General > Reset.
  2. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device 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 the Finder or iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup using the steps above.


You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can use the Finder or iTunes to back up your current data and set a new backup password.

If you have a device with iOS 10 or earlier, 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. If you don't have an iCloud backup, you can make one.
  • Try using an older iTunes backup.

Turn off backup encryption

To turn off backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypted backup box in the Finder or iTunes and enter the password. If you can't remember your password, you have two options:


ivan


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