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Q: Notes app not always syncs correctly

When I enter a new note on my iMac in the Notes app, this is correctly synced to my iOS devices. However, when I add text to the same note this is often not synced. I can only solve this by quitting and restaring the Notes app on my Mac (and forcing a sync).

 

This is annoying as I often encounter incomplete notes on my iPad or iPhone. Syncing between iOS devices works OK as far as I can see.

 

Anyone else noticed this? Is there another way to solve it?

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 10:40 PM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Aug 22, 2016 10:45 PM in response to lexvo
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    Aug 22, 2016 10:45 PM in response to lexvo

    On your iMac open System Preferences > iCloud. Deselect ✔️ Notes then re ✔️ it.

     

    On your iOS devices tap Settings > iCloud. Toggle Notes off then back on.

     

     

    Give iCloud a few minutes to re sync your Notes.

  • by lexvo,

    lexvo lexvo Aug 23, 2016 8:16 AM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Aug 23, 2016 8:16 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

    I just now discovered that it has something to with the moment notes are synced. When I add text to a note and immediately close the Notes app, the extra text isn't synced.

     

    However, when I wait a little after adding text then the extra text is synced to my iOS devices.

     

    I think because I close the app immediately after adding text, the app has no chance to sync. I think it should do a last sync when the app is closed.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Aug 23, 2016 4:56 PM in response to lexvo
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    Aug 23, 2016 4:56 PM in response to lexvo

    Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem or a suggestion for improvement. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem/suggested change solved sooner.

     

    Feedback

  • by lexvo,

    lexvo lexvo Aug 23, 2016 10:44 PM in response to Eric Root
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    Aug 23, 2016 10:44 PM in response to Eric Root

    Thank you. I sent Apple feedback yesterday