Accidently deleted notes app and now all note are gone?

I was re-organising my home screen as I accidently deleted the Notes app. I thought that wont be a problem and downloaded it from app store again. But now, all my notes (from 10 years) are gone. Is there any chance to get it back?

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 12:29 AM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2023 5:50 AM

Hi Sirhye,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Your notes are generally associated with an email account; either iCloud or a third-party email. It sounds like your accounts may have been removed or notes was disabled for them. You can check these settings by starting with this guidance from Add or remove accounts in Notes on iPhone - Apple Support.


"Add other accounts

You can use the Notes app to manage your notes in other accounts, such as Microsoft Exchange, Google, and Yahoo.

  1. Go to Settings  > Notes > Accounts > Add Account.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Choose an account provider, then enter your account information.
    • If your account provider isn’t listed, tap Other, tap Add Mail Account, enter your email account information, then turn on Notes for that account."


Take care.

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Oct 21, 2023 5:50 AM in response to Sirhye

Hi Sirhye,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Your notes are generally associated with an email account; either iCloud or a third-party email. It sounds like your accounts may have been removed or notes was disabled for them. You can check these settings by starting with this guidance from Add or remove accounts in Notes on iPhone - Apple Support.


"Add other accounts

You can use the Notes app to manage your notes in other accounts, such as Microsoft Exchange, Google, and Yahoo.

  1. Go to Settings  > Notes > Accounts > Add Account.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Choose an account provider, then enter your account information.
    • If your account provider isn’t listed, tap Other, tap Add Mail Account, enter your email account information, then turn on Notes for that account."


Take care.

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