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wjry Author

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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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TheLittles

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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.

Go to: Settings
Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
Tap: iCloud
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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