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how do i reset my encrypted backup password to restore a back up?

The recent software updated for my iphone 12 bricked my phone and had to restore to factory settings

Now i can't restore the back up because i don't know the encrypted back up password.

how do i reset my encrypted backup password to restore a back up?


iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Feb 23, 2022 3:14 PM

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Feb 23, 2022 3:20 PM in response to Gruffalo_AYX

Gruffalo_AYX wrote:

The recent software updated for my iphone 12 bricked my phone and had to restore to factory settings
Now i can't restore the back up because i don't know the encrypted back up password.
how do i reset my encrypted backup password to restore a back up?

There is no reset, if you don't know the password you won't be able to use the backup.

how do i reset my encrypted backup password to restore a back up?

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