Why is my notes app so unresponsive?

So ever since I updated my iPhone 13 Pro Max to iOS 16 and now also in iOS 16.4, I’m suffering with my notes app being so laggy and slow, unresponsive, the scrolling is super slow and late.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 07:26 PM

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1 reply

Bill_T1

Community Specialist

Mar 29, 2023 05:01 PM in response to JoSweezy

Hi JoSweezy,

When an app is not responding, a good place to start is If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open. It is important to note from Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch if you attempt to remove this app "When you delete a built-in app from your device, you also delete any related user data and configuration files. This can affect things like related system functions or information on your Apple Watch." Ensuring that you have a backup of your Notes before taking such a step is strongly advised.

Regards.

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