[Solved] Backup Failed - No backup password set

If you receive this "Backup Failed" message in TouchCopy, it's likely because your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch doesn't have backup encryption enabled, but your device management on your PC requires encrypted backups. This article will guide you through the process of resolving this issue.

Backup Failed - No backup password set when required by device management (MBErrorDomain/207)

Solution: Create a New Encrypted Backup

To resolve this issue, you'll need to create a new encrypted backup of your device on your PC. Follow these steps using either the Apple Devices app or iTunes:

1. Launch the Apple Devices app or iTunes on your PC.
2. Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Select the device in Apple Device or iTunes.
4. Click General (in Apple Devices) or Summary (in iTunes).
5. Check the box to enable "Encrypt local backup".
6. Enter a password to protect your encrypted backup when prompted.
7. Once a password is provided, the app will begin to create an encrypted backup of your device.

Accessing Your Content in TouchCopy

Once the backup is complete, follow these steps:

1. Relaunch TouchCopy.
2. When choosing to access a section like Messages, select the option to use your existing backup.
3. Enter your backup encryption password when prompted.
4. After unlocking the backup, you'll be able to access all your device's content in TouchCopy.