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forgot password

encrypted backup password forgotten

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 10:25 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2022 10:50 AM

From the article below. See the steps in the article below to reset the password for future backups.

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

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.

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