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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

iTunes Backup Password Unlocker | Unlock iTunes Backup Password

No matter when you back up the data of your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch on your PC by use of iTunes, you are strongly recommended to encrypt the backup files without worrying about forgetting their passwords. The reason is that you are able to decrypt your password-forgotten backups with the help of iTunes backup password unlockers. For your better understanding, this text will illustrates how to unlock an iTunes backup password using an unlocker named iTunes Password Genius.

Step 1: Search for the unlocker mentioned and download it on your computer.

Step 2: Install it according to its setup wizard and run it.

Step 3: Tap the Open button in the app to go to choose an encrypted iTunes backup file.

Step 4: Select the targeted backup file and click OK in the pop-up window.

Tip: There’s no need for you to find it in your PC, because all your latest iTunes backup files are automatically discovered and listed by the program.

Step 5: Select a password attack type from Brute-force, Mask, Dictionary and Smart, and then change its related settings.

Tip: The following advice may help you choose the most suitable password attack type.

1. Brute-force is helpful when you remember the length and range (e.g. caps latin, small latin, digit, symbol, space, etc.) of the backup code.

2. Mask is useful if you still memorize part of the password, because you can use question marks to replace the rest (e.g. 7??) in the Mask setting box.

3. Supposing that your password is a word that can be found in dictionary, select Dictionary to find it in the app’s built-in dictionary. Alternatively, you can choose another dictionary on your PC.

4. If you totally forget any info of the password, choose Smart which tries all possible combinations including all printable characters to find it.

Step 6: Hit the Start button to begin unlocking the password.

Step 7: Wait for the unlocking process to finish.

Patience is required during this process if your password is a complex one. FYI, the trial version of this app can assist you to quickly unlock an iTunes backup file password containing no more than 3 characters.

After reading the above detailed instruction, are you still afraid that you will be helpless when you have to unlock your iTunes backup password? Just keep this guide in your mind or save it in another place for the rainy day.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Forgot Password to Unlock iPhone Backup-What Do I Do

To prevent data loss and leakage, most of us would back up our iDevice to our computer and encrypt the backup with the help of iTunes. However, have you ever thought that what you can do if you forget the password of your backup? Recently, this case did happen to me. Briefly speaking, I forgot the password to unlock my iPhone backup. Fortunately, I’ve found my backup password and would like to share the solution step by step with all of you.

Tip: If you run iTunes and use the wrong code to restore your iPhone backup, you will be informed that iTunes could not restore the iPhone because the password was incorrect.

Step 1: Download, install and run an iTunes backup password recovery app on computer.

FYI, the program I used is called iTunes Password Genius.

Step 2: Add the encrypted backup file to the app.

Sub-procedure 1: Click Open in the software.

Sub-procedure 2: Choose the backup file automatically found, and then tap OK.

Step 3: Start unlocking the backup password.

Sub-procedure 1: Choose a password attack type and complete related settings.

Sub-procedure 2: Tap the Start button to begin decryption.

Step 4: Wait for the backup password to be recovered.

The time to recover backup password varies according to different password complexity. BTW, it only took 12 seconds to find my iPhone backup password, as shown in the following picture.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

How to Set Password on Lenovo Smartphone

This post mainly introduces the general approach to set a password on Lenovo smartphone step by step.

Step 1: Open Settings.

FYR, you can touch the bottom-left Menu Key and select Settings in the pop-up menu.

Step 2: Choose All settings on the top right corner.

Step 3: Locate and access Security.

Step 4: Click Screen lock to move on.

Step 5: Select Password from the options.

Step 6: Enter at least 4 characters to be a password and click Continue when done.

Step 7: Re-enter the password and tap OK to accomplish the setting task.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

How to Set Password on Lenovo A850/A850+

You are able to set a password on your Lenovo A850/A850+ phone by following the steps below.

Step 1: Access Settings.

Step 2: Choose All settings.

Step 3: Enter Security & Screen lock.

Step 4: Choose Screen lock to go on.

Step 5: Select Password.

Step 6: Enter at least four characters to form the code and click Continue.

Note: There must be at least one letter in the password.

Step 7: Re-enter the password and tap OK to confirm it.

After these seven steps, the password has been created to protect your phone with success.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

How to Set Password on LG G3

Following the steps below, you can simply and quickly set a password to your LG G3 phone.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Choose Lock screen in Display settings.

Step 3: Click Select screen lock to move on.

Step 4: Select Password in the options.

Step 5: Enter a password composed of at least 4 characters and tap Continue.

Tip: Make sure there is at least 1 letter in the code. Besides, if you want to reset the password, click Cancel to go back.

Step 6: Re-enter the password and click OK to make the setting come into effect.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

How to Set Password on LG G2

Simply speaking, password is one kind of screen locks which can protect your phone data from being checked or stolen easily. In other words, if you want to set a password to your LG G2 phone, you can find the related setting in “Lock screen” settings. For more info, please keep on reading the following steps.

Step 1: Click the Apps icon.

Step 2: Open Settings.

Step 3: In Display settings, choose Lock screen to go on.

Step 4: Tap Select screen lock.

Step 5: Select Password from the options offered.

Step 6: Enter at least 4 characters to form a password and click Continue.

Note: If you want the password to be visible when you type it to unlock your phone, you can check the small box before Make visible.

Step 7: Re-enter the code and click OK.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

How to Set Password on Sony Xperia Z2

Setting a password on Sony Xperia Z2 phone can be realized through the steps below.

Step 1: Open Settings.

FYI, you can open it by either of the following two methods.

1. Swipe down on the home screen, click “Quick settings” and choose “Settings”.

2. Click the middle icon at the bottom and select “Settings”.

Step 2: Get into Security.

Step 3: Choose Screen lock.

Step 4: Select Password in the options listed.

Step 5: Input at least four characters to be a password and tap Continue.

Step 6: Re-input the code and click OK to confirm it.

After finishing the sixth step, the password has been successfully set to protect the Sony Xperia Z2 phone.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

How to Set Password on Sony Xperia Z1

To set a password on Sony Xperia Z1 phone (e.g. L39h, L39u, L39t…), you can follow the procedures below.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the home screen and choose Settings.

2. Find and open Security.

3. Select Screen lock.

4. Choose Password as the screen lock.

5. Enter at least four characters to make up a password and tap Continue.

Please note that there must be at least one letter in the code.

6. Re-enter the password and click OK to confirm and finish the setting.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

How to Set Password on Sony LT26i/LT26ii

The following steps can help you efficiently set a password on your Sony LT26i/LT26ii phone.

Step 1: Get into Settings.

Step 2: Open Security.

Step 3: Click Screen lock.

Step 4: Select Password to move on.

Step 5: Type at least 4 characters to make up the new password and tap Continue when done.

Step 6: Re-type the code and click OK to confirm and finish the whole setting.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

How to Set Password on Sony Xperia Z L36h

With the following guide, you can rapidly set a password to your Sony Xperia Z L36h phone.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Enter Security.

Step 3: Select Screen lock.

Step 4: Choose Password.

Step 5: Type at least 4 characters to constitute a password and touch Continue when finished.

Step 6: Re-type the password and click OK.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE V5

A password is compared to a security lock, which can effectively help you prevent other people from directly using your phone without your allowance. Thus, it is indispensable and sensible for you to learn how to set a password on your ZTE V5 phone, following the steps below.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Locate and enter Security and location.

Step 3: Click Set screen lock to move on.

Step 4: Choose Password in the options listed.

Step 5: Set up your ideal password and tap Continue.

During this step, you should make sure that the code must contain at least 4 characters, including 1 letter at least.

Step 6: Re-enter the password and click OK when finished.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE U795/U795+

Generally speaking, the password setting of Android phone can be finished in Settings. For your better understanding, this post illustrates the method to set a password on ZTE U795/U795+ step by step.

Step 1: Access Settings.

Step 2: Find and get into Security.

Step 3: Select Screen lock to go on.

Step 4: Choose Password from the list.

Step 5: Input a password consisted of at least 4 characters and click Continue when done.

Step 6: Re-input the code and tap OK to make the setting effective.

After the above steps, your phone will be protected by the password created.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE V880

The steps to set a password on ZTE V880 phone are as follows.

Step 1: Get into Settings.

Step 2: Choose Location and security.

Step 3: Tap Set screen lock.

Step 4: Select Password in the options available.

Step 5: Set up a new password and click Continue.

Tip: The code should be at least 4 characters, containing at least 1 letter.

Step 6: Re-type the password and tap OK when done.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE Nubia X6

Setting a password to your ZTE Nubia X6 phone is a wise option since it will protect the significant phone data for you. As for how to realize it, you can refer to the following procedures.

1. Open Settings.

2. Find and click Security and location.

3. Choose Screen lock.

4. Select Password among the options.

5. Input an at least 4-digit code, and tap Continue when done.

6. Re-input the password and click OK when finished.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE Nubia Z5S/Nubia Z5S Mini

This post leads you to set a new password on your ZTE Nubia Z5S/Nubia Z5S Mini phone step by step.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Find and enter Security.

Step 3: Choose Screen lock to select a screen lock.

Step 4: Select Password from the provided options.

Step 5: Set up a password and tap Continue.

Please remember that the code should contain at least 4 characters, including at least 1 letter.

Step 6: Re-enter the code and click OK.

After setting a password in your phone, you should keep it firmly in your mind to avoid any inconvenience.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

How to Set Password on ZTE Nubia Z5/Nubia Z5 Mini

You are capable of setting a password to your ZTE Nubia Z5/Nubia Z5 Mini phone according to the following procedures.

1. Open Settings and enter Security.

2. Select Screen lock to go on.

3. Choose Password from all screen lock options.

4. Choose at least 4 characters on the keyboard to form the password and tap Continue when done.

5. Re-type the code and click OK when finished.

After these five procedures, your phone will be secured with the password. In other words, anyone who intends to access your phone will be requested to enter the correct password.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

How to Set Password on HTC Windows Phone 8X

To protect the personal information in your HTC Windows Phone 8X phone, you are strongly recommended to set a password to it by referring to the procedures illustrated below.

1. Slide left on the Start screen.

2. Choose Settings and select Lock screen.

3. Tap the On/Off switch to turn on Password.

4. Enter and reenter the password respectively in the boxes as requested.

Tip: The password should contain at least 4 characters, including at least 1 letter.

5. Click Done when finished.

Later, you or anyone else will be requested to input the password whenever turning on the phone.

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