Why is my notes app stuck on folders?

My notes app is showing ‘folders’ but nothing under it and all my notes are gone. What do I do? I had some important details in those notes.

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 11, 2024 10:44 AM

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6x6

Level 7

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Nov 11, 2024 11:35 AM in response to saanwee

On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, turn off Notes, restart your iPhone and turn Notes back on. Wait a few minutes for the notes to be downloaded from iCloud.

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