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JMZC Author

Level 1

9 points

Notes folders are empty

All of my notes folders are empty

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 8:05 AM

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AlWeir

Level 5

5,728 points

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 9:32 AM

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 folders are empty

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