My password doesn’t work for my notes, no matter what I do I can’t access my locked note. I tried resetting my note password didn’t work, and had to update my Face ID. Doesn’t give me the option to use it.

Why can’t I access my locked Apple notes with my password ?


I know it’s the right password it doesn’t seem to work.

Posted on Feb 21, 2023 07:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2023 07:04 AM

You will need to remember the original password or you won't be able to unlock the note.

You can change you Note password, but If you forgot the password, Apple can't help you regain access to your locked notes. You can create a new password, but this won’t give you access to your old notes.

 

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Feb 21, 2023 07:04 AM in response to finlay256

You will need to remember the original password or you won't be able to unlock the note.

You can change you Note password, but If you forgot the password, Apple can't help you regain access to your locked notes. You can create a new password, but this won’t give you access to your old notes.

 

Feb 21, 2023 07:31 AM in response to finlay256

Click on this link to read how to lock notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch --> How to lock or unlock notes on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Beginning in iOS 16, you have two options to lock your notes. You can lock notes with your iPhone passcode. Or, you can create a unique password only for Notes.


If you use your iPhone passcode, you don't have to create and remember a separate password. If you access your iCloud notes on more than one Apple device, use the passcode or login password for that device to unlock those notes.


If you use a unique password for Notes, there is no way to access your locked notes if you forget the password. If you forget this password, you can reset your notes password and use your new password to lock other notes. If you access your iCloud notes on more than one Apple device, use the same notes password to lock and unlock all of them.


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My password doesn’t work for my notes, no matter what I do I can’t access my locked note. I tried resetting my note password didn’t work, and had to update my Face ID. Doesn’t give me the option to use it.

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