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- On your device, go to Settings > General > Reset. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device passcode. 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.
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Nov 4, 2022 · Go to Settings > [your name]. Scroll down to the bottom. Tap Sign Out. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. Forgot your Apple ID password? Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your device. Tap Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again to confirm that you want to sign out of iCloud.
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Nov 1, 2022 · The only way to use an encrypted backup, or turn off backup encryption if currently enabled, is with the password that was entered when it was set up. The setting is stored on the device itself, so persists even if you delete your current backup set or switch to a new computer.
May 24, 2017 · BTW, you can back up your device to iCLoud without a password. While it is encrypted, iCloud generates the password from your Apple ID and some internal data. Also, if you have iOS 11 it is possible to remove the password: About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support and click "get help with a forgotten password."
- Overview
- View and manage iCloud backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- View and manage iCloud backups on your Mac
- View and manage iCloud backups on your Windows computer
You can view and manage your iCloud backups from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Windows computer.
If you want to customize which apps and data are backed up, see Back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to iCloud.
1.On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
2.Do one of the following:
•iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Tap iCloud Backup.
•iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Tap Manage Storage, then tap Backups.
1.On your Mac, do one of the following:
•macOS 13 or later: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, then click iCloud.
•macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then click iCloud.
2.Click Manage, then click Backups. A list of devices that have iCloud Backup turned on is shown.
1.Open iCloud for Windows, then click Storage.
2.Click Backups on the left. On the right, you see devices with iCloud Backup turned on.
3.To delete a backup, select a device, then click Delete.
Note: If you turn off iCloud Backup for a device, any backups stored in iCloud are kept for 180 days before being deleted.
You can also use your computer to back up your device. See the Apple Support article How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
See alsoApple Support article: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup
6 days ago · Turn off backup encryption. To turn off backup encryption, uncheck the Encrypt local backup checkbox in the Finder, the Apple Devices app, or iTunes and enter the password. If you can't remember your password, you have two options: Use iCloud to back up and restore. Reset your backup password. Reset your backup password
Jul 4, 2024 · With iOS 11 or later or iPadOS, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. On your device, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device], then tap Reset. Tap Reset All Settings and enter your device passcode.
Mar 31, 2021 · How to Reset Encrypted Backup Password for iPhone or iPad. Although you cannot restore an encrypted backup without the actual password for it, you can create a new encrypted backup of your device with a different password by just resetting the password from your iOS or ipadOS device. Simply follow the steps below to get started.
