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kadasha81 Author

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don't know old password

I had forgot my password so I took it to get reset now I am trying to get all my messages back on my phone but it needs to the old password but I don't know it? what do I do

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 5:33 AM

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Apple_Tricks

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Posted on Dec 21, 2021 5:43 AM

To restore messages and other Apple ID data you need to know the password of the Apple ID they’re linked to - if you have forgotten it you can reset the password by following these steps:

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201487

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