I just attempted to access my notes which I do multiple times every day and they are gone!! All of them, no recently deleted, followed multiple suggestions from Apple support and internet and nothing. I can’t find them anywhere-what happened, where did they go and how can I get them back??
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iPhone 12, iOS 17
galzinha wrote:
do you know why removing a note from an iphone doesn't remove them from icloud, but deleting a photo from the phone does delete them from icloud?
It’s probably because Notes is not activated in Settings > [your name] > iCloud. You could do some testing by creating and deleting test notes, first on your device, then on iCloud.com
Thank you so much for replying! When turning off notes I get two options, "Delete from My iPhone" or "Cancel". The message says all iCloud notes will be removed from your phone. I'm assuming that is ok to do so I can continue to follow your instructions?
Thanks again!
Worked great!!! All notes are back! You are my hero - owe you big!
On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, turn off Notes, restart your iPhone and turn Notes back on. Wait a few minutes for the notes to be downloaded from iCloud.
Yes, it’s perfectly fine to “Delete on my iPhone.” Your notes are actually stored on iCloud.com. Removing them from your iPhone won’t remove them from iCloud.com.
You are most welcome! I'm glad you got your notes back.
do you know why removing a note from an iphone doesn't remove them from icloud, but deleting a photo from the phone does delete them from icloud?
Notes suddenly disappeared from my iPhone.
