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Notes missing after iCloud update

I updated my iCloud and now My notes are missing I don’t see a recently deleted option . It’s just empty how can i retrieve them. They are showing in my old phone that’s works on WiFi only. How do I get them



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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 6, 2024 1:29 AM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2024 12:39 PM

Try This


Open the Settings app.

Tap on your name at the top (aka your Apple Account settings).

Tap on iCloud.

Tap on Notes.

Turn on "Sync this iPhone" (green = on). If it is already on, turn it off and on again.

In the Notes app, wait several minutes for your notes to be restored from iCloud.

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Nov 7, 2024 12:39 PM in response to kimetria

Try This


Open the Settings app.

Tap on your name at the top (aka your Apple Account settings).

Tap on iCloud.

Tap on Notes.

Turn on "Sync this iPhone" (green = on). If it is already on, turn it off and on again.

In the Notes app, wait several minutes for your notes to be restored from iCloud.

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Notes missing after iCloud update

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