How to Get Rid of Protection of Encrypted iTunes Backups (with/without Password)

August 03, 2023Andrew Miller

Many of iPhone, iPad, iPod users have the habit of backing up their iOS data to iTunes. This habit helps people a lot to keep their useful data and files on their iOS devices.

However, when you are going to erase the data from iPhone, iPad and iPod, you may get the popup information, which reminds you "Encrypted backup files".

Do not worry, and in this article, we provide you ways of removing the encryption of iTunes backup, even if you forgot the password.

Remove the Protection of Encrypted iTunes

Part 1. How to Delete Encryption of iTunes Backup
Part 2. Remove iTunes Encryption When You Forgot Password
Bonus: Recover from iTunes Backup Without Overwriting Data
Part 3. FAQs About Removing the Protection of Encrypted iTunes Backups

Part 1. How to Delete Encryption of iTunes Backup

Way 1. Delete Encryption of iTunes Backup with Password

If you remember the password of encrypted iTunes backups, then it comes to be more easier.

Following the steps below, you will solve the problem:

Step 1.

Run iTunes on your computer, and connect your iOS device to your computer at the first time.

Step 2.

iTunes will detect your iOS device automatically, choose the icon on the interface of iTunes as below:

Step 3.

Find Encrypt iPhone backup under Backups on the same interface, disable it.

Step 4.

Input the password in the following popup window:

Step 5.

After inputting the right password of iTunes, the protection of encrypted iTunes backups will be removed.

Way 2. Using the Best Tool Removes the Protection of Encrypted iTunes Backups

If you are afraid of not being able to use your iTunes backup files properly because you forgot your backup password, we recommend letting Aiseesoft iPhone Unlocker help you. With just one click, it will help you remove the iTunes backup restrictions to help you start a fresh backup. In addition, this feature can also help you unlock your iPhone, iPad, and iPod by wiping the passcode directly. iPhone Unlocker can remove the restriction if you forget your Apple ID and password. You can also achieve MDM (Mobile Device Management) or Screen Time passcode removal with its help. It is safe, and you don't have to worry about losing your data.

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Here is the guidance to remove iTunes backup encryption settings with Aiseesoft iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1.

Download and install Aiseesoft iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Enter the Remove Backup Encryption Settings mode.

Step 2.

Use a USB cable to link your device to the computer. Don't forget to set up your device to trust the computer.

Step 3.

Click Start to let the program remove the backup encryption settings.

Step 4.

The whole process will be finished in a second. Then the encryption settings will be completely removed. And you can start a new backup.

Part 2. Remove iTunes Encryption When You Forgot Password

If you are forgettable and lost the iTunes backup password, then you can do it by following the solutions below.

Way 1. Try Various Old Passwords

Your iPhone backup password was set when the Encrypt iPhone backup box was checked and turned on in iTunes.

You may want to try some of your older passwords if it's been some time since you checked that box.

Way 2. Try An Old Apple ID Password or Old Lock Screen Passcode

It was common to accidentally enter your lock screen passcode at the prompt, or to enter your password for your Apple ID. Old Apple ID passwords or old lock screen pass codes (the digits you would use to unlock your iPhone) may help.

Way 3. Use Keychain on Mac

If you're a Mac user, and saved your iTunes backup password to Keychain, then you're so lucky because you can use Keychain to get back your password with ease. To do this, you can follow steps:

Step 1.

On your Mac, open Application > Utilities > Keychain Access.

Step 2.

Click on All Items. In the upper right search field enter iPhone and look for a keychain item named iPhone Backup.

Step 3.

Double-click the iPhone Backup, a new window that will open, tick the Show password checkbox. Enter your keychain password and click Allow.

Bonus: Recover from iTunes Backup Without Overwriting Data

After removing the encryption of iTunes backup, you can easily wipe out your iPhone or iPad for selling or giving up.

Surely, you can also recover data from iTunes backup. For avoiding data loss on iPhone, you need the professional iTunes backup extractor, FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery to help you.

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Part 3. FAQs About Removing the Protection of Encrypted iTunes Backups

What is the default password for iTunes backup encryption?

iTunes backup has no password by default. You can just use it without any problem. If you need, you can set your own iTunes backup password under iTunes Summary. After going to the Summary section, find Backups > Encrypt Backup > Change Password.

Can I view my backups on iTunes?

Sure. After opening iTunes on your computer, you must connect your device to iTunes. Click your device. You will find Manage Backups under the General tab, click it, then a list of your backups will appear. Right-click on the backups you want to view. Choose Show in Finder or Delete or Archive.

How many iPhone backups are stored in iTunes?

iTunes can only keep one backup for each iOS device. Whenever a new backup is updated, it replaces the data backed up by the previous version. So you'd better make another separate backup of your important files to avoid data loss.

Does uninstalling iTunes delete iPhone backups?

Uninstalling the iTunes app itself will not affect your data backup. Anytime you download iTunes back again, you can get your backups back. So you don't need to worry about what uninstalling or reinstalling iTunes will do to your files.

Why is iTunes not allowing me to back up my iPhone?

First, check if your iTunes has been updated to the latest version. If your iTunes still can't complete the backup, try to update, change, disable, or uninstall your security software. You can also back up with another device first to check if the problem is on the device or the iTunes app.

Conclusion

In this page, we are focusing on showing you how to remove the iTunes backup encryption, even if you forgot password.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to leave your comments below.

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