How to Reset or Remove iPhone Backup Password Safely

Forgetting or losing your iPhone backup password can be frustrating, especially when you need to restore your data or set up a new device. The security measures put in place to protect your data can sometimes work against you if you forget your password.

Here are some steps you can take to potentially reset or remove the iPhone backup password:

1. Try the Default Password: Sometimes, the default password for iPhone backups is your iTunes password or '0000'.
2. Use iCloud Keychain: If you have used iCloud Keychain to store your passwords, you may find the backup password there.
3. Reset iTunes Keychain: If you have no luck with the above steps, you can try resetting your iTunes Keychain to remove the old password.
4. 3rd Party Tools: There are some trusted third-party software tools available that claim to help remove iPhone backup password, but always be cautious and ensure they are reputable before using them.

If none of the above methods work, your last resort would be to reset your iPhone and set it up as a new device. This will erase all data, but you'll be able to create a new backup password.