When restoring an iPhone backup via iTunes, users may encounter a password prompt, which can be confusing if they do not recall setting a password. This situation typically arises when the backup is encrypted, and the only way to recover the password is through brute-force methods if it is forgotten. Users should first verify whether the prompt is for their Apple ID password or the iTunes backup password. If the backup password is unknown, options include trying common passwords or resetting the iTunes password to prevent future issues.
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No, I tried both but it says wrongGreg Bernhardt said:
Yes try the reset linkklazoniac said:
jtbell said:iPhone backups can be encrypted with a password.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205220
It appears that if the backup is encrypted and you lose the password, you're out of luck. Unless maybe you know someone at the CIA or the FSB.
[added] But before you give up, make sure it's not your Apple ID password that it's asking for. Try resetting that if you don't remember it, or think you might have mis-remembered it.
I've never tried to restore my iPhone backup, so I have no direct experience with this.
Thanks for the addupEakery said:
Look what i found: https://www.androidphonesoft.com/resources/itunes-ask-for-backup-password-never-set.htmlklazoniac said:
Hey, have you successfully unlocked iTunes Backup now? I have a little experience with this and hope to be helpful to others. First, if you have used third-party password tools, they may have set a blank default password for you. You just need to keep the password box blank and click OK. Second, if you're used to using long passwords, try those long passwords until the password is filled. It may have been cut off. Finally, if you choose to abandon this backup, you can follow the Apple method to reset the iTunes password to ensure that subsequent backups are no longer lost.klazoniac said: