what can I do if I can't remember my password to restore a backup in my phone from my computer

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 09:09 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 09:18 AM

You cannot use the backup. There is no way to use an encrypted backup if you cannot remember the password. See this, About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Nov 26, 2021 09:18 AM in response to Alex11182217

You cannot use the backup. There is no way to use an encrypted backup if you cannot remember the password. See this, About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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