All Notes DISAPPEARED from my iPhone :: SOLUTION

So, not sure if anyone already posted a solution to this issue, but I just went to access my Notes app and it was empty— no notes, no folders, EVERYTHING of every level of importance from the last few years completely gone.

Obviously panic set in, BUT I did find a solution in my case::

I read in this prev forum

that an update could have been the cause and turned off the “On My iPhone” option, which essentially deleted every note off my phone.

I tried what some of the posts mentioned, like turning the “On My iPhone” button off (agreeing to delete any notes off my phone) and then back on but nothing reappeared. Settings>Notes>”On My iPhone” Account

So THE SOLUTION I found was logging into iCloud on my pc. When I signed in, words can’t describe the relief I felt seeing my notes were still registering in the app (just not on my phone apparently).

Basically you should be able to sync your iCloud notes back to your iPhone (no pc needed, I just used mine to check if my notes were still existing):: Settings >> Your Name >> iCloud >> [Apps Using iCloud] Show All >> Notes >> Sync this iPhone (should be turned on, and if it is, turn off then back on again)

There was such a glorious moment as all my notes started to trickle in (personally got close to 1000)

Not sure if this is a solid fix for everyone who has suddenly / randomly lost their notes, but it worked for mine and I had to share (never rly post about things but when it comes to losing memories that’s a line I’m willing to step over lol)

Best of luck!