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How to Recover Deleted, Missing, Disappeared Notes on iPhone

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Have your iPhone notes disappeared? iPhone users are devastated after seeing their notes suddenly lost in their devices. They may have accidentally deleted it or simply missing and you cannot see it anywhere without knowing the reason.

iPhone Notes is an important iOS app for taking notes on your Apple mobile device, especially when you want to jot down immediately what is on your mind. Some people use it to create lists, set goals, write notes, or just about anything they want to write on their mobile devices.

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Seeing that the content of your iPhone Notes is missing will make you feel that something crucial is lost. But, you can still try to recover or retrieve them by using a few workarounds that we have listed in this guide.

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How to Recover or Retrieve Permanently Deleted, Missing, or Disappeared iPhone Notes

There are several ways for you to retrieve your deleted iPhone Notes. You may be able to retrieve permanently delete notes even without a backup. You can try following each of the methods below and check if it works for you.

Retrieve Permanently Deleted Notes without a Backup using the Recently Deleted Folder in iPhone Notes App

  • On your iPhone Notes app, tap the Back icon.
  • Look for the Folders list.
  • Select Recently Deleted and look for your notes.
  • Once you find it, tap the Edit button.
  • Select the notes that you want to retrieve.
  • Tap Move.
  • Choose the folder where you want to move it.

Use the Search Option

You may have moved it to another folder. If you cannot find your notes in their folder location, use the Search feature to look for them. Tap the Search bar and enter a word or phrase in the title of your notes. Check All Accounts to show all results.

Check your Email

If you connected your Notes app with an email address, there is a greater chance that you can still find your notes in your email. If you are unsure, you can verify it. On your iPhone, go to the Settings menu. Select Mail and open Accounts.

Open your email and sign in to the email address connected to your Notes app. Look at the Notes option and try to enable it.

Go to your iCloud Account

iCloud offers cloud storage and backup, so your missing notes might still be there. Launch a browser and go to https://www.icloud.com/. Sign in to the Apple ID connected to your Notes app. You can check in the Notes section.

Have you successfully recovered your missing iPhone Notes? What did you do? We would love to hear your story, so please drop us a comment below.

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Aileen G. M.
Aileen G. M.
A technology writer with a degree in Business Administration majoring in Marketing. Aileen loves creating helpful but simple guides for troubleshooting and fixing complex issues on today's gadgets and services.

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