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When iPhone users accepted the new iCloud terms, some were shocked to see all their notes disappear from the app. Here's how to get them back.
A recent bug affecting Apple’s Notes app has some iPhone users worried as their notes seem to have disappeared. The issue appears to be affecting iPhones running iOS 18 after users agree to updated iCloud terms.
Reports on social media indicate that the Notes app is disconnecting from iCloud, leaving the app empty and causing concern for users who rely on it for personal and professional information.
After agreeing to iCloud’s terms, the Notes app does not display any content for affected users, only showing an empty “On My iPhone” folder instead of the usual iCloud-synced notes. Reopening or force quitting the app does not resolve the issue, leaving some users wondering if their notes have been erased forever.
Many users did not immediately understand the connection between agreeing to the new terms and the error, but reports indicate that the two phenomena are related. While some users report that their notes appear on their own after a short period of time, others believe the problem is permanent. There is a simple solution available for affected users.
How to Recover Disappearing Apple Notes
The fix for the missing notes error is relatively simple and involves re-enabling iCloud sync for Notes.
- Go to Settings and tap your name at the top to access your iCloud settings.
- Go to iCloud and select Notes.
- Wait for the Sync This iPhone switch to appear, then turn it off and on again.
- Open the Notes app again and wait for it to sync again.
Fixing the missing notes error is relatively simple and involves re-enabling iCloud sync for Notes.
It may take a few minutes for all your notes to appear again, especially if you have a significant amount of data stored in Notes. User reports suggest that it can take up to ten minutes for the full sync to complete. Once complete, your notes should be restored to the way they were before the error occurred.
While the bug has caused frustration, there is no evidence of permanent data loss. The issue appears to be limited to iOS 18 and iOS 18.1, and is also clearly related to a recent update to iCloud's terms and conditions.
User posts on social media reflect widespread concern, as people worry about the security of their iCloud notes. While the bug disconnects Notes from iCloud on affected devices, users can still access their notes from other Apple devices that use the same iCloud account.
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