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Forgot passcode. How to restore old messages (SMS) from iCloud backup?

Hi.


I have forgotten my phone's passcode. I did a system reset by going into recovery mode and using iTunes and restored the data from previous iCloud backup.


However, Messages (SMS + iMessages) were not restored after logging in with my Apple ID, and it is asking for old passcode to restore them. When I click "Forgot iPhone passcode?" in Messages app, I am getting this.



I have other devices in my home but not signed in with my Apple ID.

How do I "approve this iPhone from one of the another devices" to restore my messages?


Thanks.

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 12:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2021 1:27 PM

If you see an option to reset encrypted data, several people have posted that they did that and lost little to no data.

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