Forgot the backup password to restore iPhone from iTunes backup? The "Encrypt iPhone backup" function in iTunes enables users to set up a passcode to protect backup files for iPhone, iPad, or iPod. However, there may be too many passwords for so many accounts, and you may forget the iTunes backup password. Since there is no "Find my password" feature in iTunes, how do you restore iPhone without backup password? Luckily, you are in the right place. Just restore your iPhone with no iPhone backup passcode with the guide below.
When you forget the iTunes backup password, iCloud is the first choice for data recovery. Unlike iTunes, iCloud backups do not require a local password and are not restricted by device lock. As long as you had previously enabled iCloud automatic backup, you can easily restore data to your device.
Here is how to restore without iPhone backup password with iCloud:
Step 1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Transfer or Reset iPhone" > "Erase All Content and Settings".
Step 2. Your iPhone will reboot and take you to the setup screen.
Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the "Apps & Data" screen.
Step 4. Tap "Restore from iCloud Backup".
Step 5. Sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 6. Choose a backup from the list and wait for the restoration process to complete.
Note: This method will erase all the current data on your iPhone, so make sure to back up any recent data to iCloud before proceeding.
If you forget the iPhone backup password or iTunes password, please don't worry. You can restore your iPhone directly on your iOS device or from an iTunes backup with the help of a professional recovery tool - Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery. This powerful program offers three recovery modes for your reference: "Recover from iOS Device", "Recover from iTunes Backup File", and "Recover from iCloud".
Key features of iPhone Data Recovery:
* Recover data from iTunes backup without backup password.
* Directly recover contacts and messages from your iPhone without backup password.
* Restore from iCloud backup without resetting.
* Support all kinds of content like contacts, messages, calendars, photos, music, videos, voice memos, notes, etc.
* Work with almost all generations of iOS devices, including iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8 Plus/8/7 Plus/7/6s Plus/6s/6 Plus/6/5S/SE, iPad Pro, the new iPad, iPad Air, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPod touch, etc (iOS 18/26 supported).
Now, please don't hesitate to download the free trial of the program on your computer, then start to restore your iPhone without an iPhone backup passcode.
With the help of iPhone Data Recovery, you can selectively or wholly restore your iPhone data from iTunes backup without iPhone backup password. Importantly, before restoring, you are able to preview and select the wanted files from the iTunes backup for recovery, including the lost and existing ones. Besides, you don't have to connect your iPhone to a computer as well. However, please use the computer with which you have synced your iPhone to iTunes before.
Now, let's see how to extract iTunes backup without iPhone backup password:
01After downloading and installing the recommended program on your computer, please launch it and switch to the "Recover from iTunes Backup File" recovery mode. Then, you will get a list of iTunes backup files on the interface. Please select the iTunes backup of your iPhone and click the "Start Scan" button to scan the files from the selected iTunes backup.
02After the quick scanning, you can see all the files from the selected iTunes backup showing on the interface. Select the data types you want to restore, then tap the "Start Scan" icon in the bottom right corner.
03Select a category, then choose the specific deleted and existing files on the right. Finally, click the "Recover to Computer" icon to start restoring files from your iTunes backups.
As mentioned above, iPhone Data Recovery has another recovery mode, namely "Recover from iOS Device", which enables you to retrieve data directly on the iPhone device without backup. So, if you don't have a backup file, you can use this mode to recover the lost or deleted contents from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
Now, let's see how to recover data from an iPhone directly without the iPhone backup password:
01After downloading and installing the program on your computer, open it from your desktop. Then, connect your iOS device to the computer using a USB cable. The software will typically detect your device quickly. Please tap the "Trust" option on your device to allow recognition.
02Once connected, the following interface will appear. Select the data types you wish to recover, then click "Start Scan" to proceed.
03After the quick scanning, you can see all the files from your iPhone, including the lost and existing ones. You can visit any file folder to preview and select the desired items for recovery. After selection, please hit the "Recover to Computer" button to restore the selected data from your iPhone and save it on your computer immediately.
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Now, you should know how to recover data without iPhone backup password, right? Both methods above can help you recover data on iPhone successfully, but Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery is the best choice. If you encounter any difficulties in the operation, you can always tell us in the message area below. We will be happy to answer your questions.
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