Basic Troubleshoot
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Step 2: SelectGroup By DateorSort By.
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The same is true for a previously removed account from your iPhone.
Now, the plan is to ensure Notes sync is turned on for all existing accounts.
Plus, add back the deleted accounts to retrieve the missing notes.
Step 1: Launch theSettingsapp.
Step 2: SelectAccounts.
Step 3: Tap the existing accounts.
Ensure to toggle onNotes.
Step 4: Next, if an account is missing, tapAdd Accountand follow the on-screen instructions.
Just ensure the Notes sync is turned on for the account.
Step 5: Once done, go to theNotes appfolders list(tap back < if needed).
Step 6: Select theaccountfrom the list and look for your note.
Notably, you could also try searching again for the note.
Youll probably find it under the newly synced notes.
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Check iCloud for the Missing Note
Although a little out-of-the-box solution, its worth trying.
The idea here is to temporarily disconnect the iPhones connection to iCloud, stopping notes from syncing.
Step 1: On your iPhone, turnoff Wi-FiandCellular Data.
This will stop iCloud from being connected and thus, prevent the synchronization across devices.
Step 2: Now, open theiCloud websiteon any other unit.
Sign in with yourApple ID.
Step 3: SelectNotes.
Step 4: Here, look for the missing note.
Step 5: If found, copy the content of the note/notes into a new one.
Step 6: On your iPhone, turn onWi-FiandCellular Datato allow the new note to sync with your iPhone.
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However, you cant just grab the notes section of the backup and restore it.
Youll have to completely erase the iPhone and then restore it with the old backup.
Create a Backup of the Recent Data on the iPhone
Step 1: On iPhone, launch theSettingsapp.
Tapyour namefrom the top.
Step 2: TapiCloud> selectiCloud Backup.
Step 3: Turn on the toggle forBack Up This iPhone.
If already enabled, tapBack Up Nowto take an updated backup of your iPhone.
Reset Your iPhone
Next up,reset your iPhoneto ensure old content is completely erased.
Step 1:Go toSettingsGeneral.
Scroll down and selectTransfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 2: SelectErase All Content and prefs.
Step 3: TapContinueandenter the passcodeif prompted.
Now, let the process finish.
Once done, the phone will restart with the set-up screen.
Step 5: Wait while the backup is restored.
Hopefully, youll finally find the lost notes.
Although, if the lost note is worth it, its your call.
FAQs
Yes, but only if you have an old iPhone backup.
it’s possible for you to recover the old notes by restoring this backup on the iPhone.
However, your current iPhone data will be removed.
Most probably, the iCloud or third-party email account sync was disabled during the update.
Go to prefs Mail Accounts select account toggle on Notes.
Yes, although there is a risk of data breach in such scenarios.
So, first, try the above-mentioned solutions and opt for a third-party app only if nothing else works.
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