Pages files gone after iOS 11 update
Just updated pages after updating iPad to ios11. All my files are gone?
iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ), iOS 9.3
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Just updated pages after updating iPad to ios11. All my files are gone?
iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ), iOS 9.3
I experienced a similar issue with Numbers files which were only stored locally on my iPad Air after updating to iOS 11.1.1. The files appeared to be there in the list when viewed through Numbers and through the Files app, but when you selected a file it would not open. When I attempted to create copy of the file, a message appeared that the file could not be found. I checked the files in Pages and they seemed to open without issue.
I thought all was lost too, but because the Numbers file names were visible I thought I would attempt to access them from my computer. This is what I did. . .
I am assuming that if you follow the same procedure for your missing Pages files it will work, but let me know whether or not it does.
While it is frustrating that iOS 11 has this bug of the disappearing files, at least with this work-around, you won't loose all your hard work :-) You can access the files now, without having to wait for Apple to discover the problem and issue a solution.
One last thought, if you don't have a computer to connect to. . .find a friend who does, or visit an Apple store and ask them if you can use a computer to recover your files that were lost with their recent update. Remember to be nice, a soft answer turns away wrath.
Exactly the same problem on iPad 2 mini Retina.
I hope it will be resolved ASAP.
Matus
I’m having the same problem. Pages documents on my iPad show the icon but cannot be opened or deleted or any other option.
Nino
I have the same problem - all pages and numbers files have disappeared after upgrading to iOS 11.0.2. Cannot find in icloud or anywhere on ipad or iPhone!!
Same here!
Any helpful answers?
NO answer/info somewhere about this problem from Apple?
e.g. "thank you for information, we are working on it, it will be resolved after 1000 years." hmm?
Update pages to the latest version and you should be able to find them in your iCloud
Hi DD-Green. I suspect Numbers has also changed the way it stores files. If you have an older version of Numbers on another device or computer, you may be able to access the files using it.
Hi. Spell checking is actually part of the Apple "Keyboard". Some oddities are supposed to be fixed by iOS 11.1.1. Try updating if you haven't yet.
I tried that and it didn’t work
Thanks! This worked. Nice clear instructions too :-)
Absolutely fuming about this. Sometimes I wish I could just use my old Commodore 64.
thanks for the reply but as I said, the problem arises from the file being encrypted. since it has password protection this copy trick doesn't work.
I’m having the same problem in
pages and Keynote, on iPad pro’s. I can open the documents from the cloud on my Mac desk top but can’t create a new doc or open existing on the iPad.
Yay. This worked for me!
Yay. This worked for me.
Pages files gone after iOS 11 update