iMyFone KeyGenius

When you backup your data from an iOS device, you have the option to encrypt that backup, so you know it stays safe. However, it’s very easy to forget your password, since you probably won’t use it very often. In such situations, you may need to use backup decrypting software like iMyFone KeyGenius.

The program is designed to either decrypt your iTunes backup password or to remove backup encryption settings from your iOS device; this includes any iPhone, iPad or iPod that runs on iOS 7.0 or later.

If you want your iTunes backup password decrypted, you need to install and run KeyGenius on the PC where the iTunes-encrypted backup is stored. The program can try to unlock the password in three ways: Dictionary Attack, Brute – Force with Mask Attack and Brute – Force Attack.

The first option will see KeyGenius try different words from a dictionary and check if they match your password. Depending on what word you have chosen for a password, this may be a quick or slow method. The second option is more customizable, as you can give the program various hints that could help it crack the passcode (provided you remember some details about it). The third method may be the most efficient, but it will take longer.

As stated before, iMyFone KeyGenius can also remove the backup encryption settings from an iOS device. First you must connect the device to your PC. Then, you can remove the settings with a password (if you know and remember it) or without a password. The last option will restart your device and you will have to set it up as new, but you won’t lose any data in the process.