There is no "List type" on my reminders

Hi, I try to create groceries list on every of my devices (iPad with iPadOS 17, iPhone with iOS 17 and Mac mini) and there is no option to create groceries list - I can turn it into the smart list or standard list, but nothing more. Is this because I use Polish language or is there other solution to that problem?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 12:34 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 4:27 AM

Hi again!


I found a solution but in reality I don't think it should function like this.

In Settings under Language & Region I had to set English as the first one. This came with additional changes to some translations (for example weekdays on lock screen).


Why I think it's still a bug:

  • In Settings under Reminders you can override "preferred language" if there are any other languages in Language & Region list (for example: 1. English, 2. Polish)
  • If Polish is set in Reminders Language settings (preferred language), list type still works but the app is translated.

BUT!

  • If in Language & Region its set as 1. Polish, 2. English:
  • If either Polish or English is set in Reminders Language setting (preferred language), list type won't work but the app is translated.



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Sep 21, 2023 4:27 AM in response to Marek_Kam

Hi again!


I found a solution but in reality I don't think it should function like this.

In Settings under Language & Region I had to set English as the first one. This came with additional changes to some translations (for example weekdays on lock screen).


Why I think it's still a bug:

  • In Settings under Reminders you can override "preferred language" if there are any other languages in Language & Region list (for example: 1. English, 2. Polish)
  • If Polish is set in Reminders Language settings (preferred language), list type still works but the app is translated.

BUT!

  • If in Language & Region its set as 1. Polish, 2. English:
  • If either Polish or English is set in Reminders Language setting (preferred language), list type won't work but the app is translated.



Oct 29, 2023 8:55 AM in response to Marek_Kam

changing you whole phone to English indeed works the get the list option. But I don’t want my phone to be in English! Also if I type the groceries in my own language it doesn’t recognize it. This is really a shame for such a company like Apple. I think it’s not so hard to translate. So this feature is useless if you’re native language is not English.

Sep 20, 2023 1:12 AM in response to Marek_Kam

Hi!


I have the same issue. Tried every method I could find on the internet, including:

  1. Turning iCloud sync for Reminders OFF and ON (no other accounts used besides iCloud). iCloud sync itself definitely works (between phone, laptop and web iCloud).
  2. Deleting the app and reinstalling it
  3. Restarting my iPhone


Have tried these steps in different combinations and multiple times.


Running 17.0 on iPhone 14 Pro. Tried with Reminders app on my Macbook also, can't select list type there as well.

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