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An important note is missing. It’s not in the recently deleted folder. How do I recover it?

How do I recover an important note that’s gone missing? Can I retrieve it via iCloud backup?

Posted on Jun 26, 2022 6:00 PM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2022 6:17 PM

wjry Said:

"An important note is missing. It’s not in the recently deleted folder. How do I recover it?: How do I recover an important note that’s gone missing? Can I retrieve it via iCloud backup?"

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Recovering Lost Notes:


A. Start Here: If you're Missing Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Saving Notes to iPhone from iCloud:

Enable Notes in iCloud Settings:

Is Notes enabled in iCloud Settings on this iPhone? If not, enable it. If so, then disable it, then enable it.

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Notes (so that it is green)


C. Restore from a Backup:

Did your ever back up your iPhone with these installed? If so, back up you could back up your iPhone, and then restore it from the backup.

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Jun 26, 2022 6:17 PM in response to wjry

wjry Said:

"An important note is missing. It’s not in the recently deleted folder. How do I recover it?: How do I recover an important note that’s gone missing? Can I retrieve it via iCloud backup?"

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Recovering Lost Notes:


A. Start Here: If you're Missing Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Saving Notes to iPhone from iCloud:

Enable Notes in iCloud Settings:

Is Notes enabled in iCloud Settings on this iPhone? If not, enable it. If so, then disable it, then enable it.

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Notes (so that it is green)


C. Restore from a Backup:

Did your ever back up your iPhone with these installed? If so, back up you could back up your iPhone, and then restore it from the backup.

An important note is missing. It’s not in the recently deleted folder. How do I recover it?

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