Notes app crashing after upgrading to IOS 16

Long term notes user with no problems until IOS 16 upgrade. After IOS 16 upgrade notes crashing every time I tried to start notes.

After trying multiple solutions it was clear the crash was due to syncing w iCloud.

A simple fix was a hard push on the icon and creating a new note. For me it was a new picture, others have found other types of note fixes it.  

I don’t know why this fixes the syncing problem but it was a lot quicker and easier than the various other things I tried that didn’t work.

Hey there, writetonikhil!

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We want to help make sure that the Notes app is able to launch when you need it and stay up and running seamlessly. Any time you're seeing an app that crashes or stops responding, this article is going to be the best place to start: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support

If that doesn't do the trick, be sure that you try deleting and re-installing the Notes app. The steps for deleting built-in apps are straightforward and can be found here: Delete built-in Apple apps from the Home Screen on your iOS 14 or later or iPadOS device or Apple Watch - Apple Support

If the Notes app still crashes, are you syncing your Notes through iCloud?

We hope that this information is helpful.

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