For several weeks, users of the popular Notes app (English name: Notes) on iPhone have been reporting problems with missing content. The reason for this is apparently a technical issue regarding the forced acceptance of the new iCloud terms that Apple requires in terms of switching the Apple ID to an “Apple account”. For individual users who do this, existing data will disappear. Luckily, they’re not completely gone – if you know what to do.
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Turning it on and off seems to help
Affected people, especially from the United States, reported on various forums and social networks like X – however, it is currently unclear how widespread the problem actually is. The error did not occur on Mac and iEditor’s devices, but it appears to have nothing to do with country of use or language settings. Apple has not yet issued a statement or published related support documentation. The error apparently only occurs when notes are synchronized with iCloud.
but now there is SolutionWhich are described by macromers. If the notes disappear after agreeing to the terms and conditions, you should first go to System Settings under iOS and go to Apple Account Management. Then click on Notes in the iCloud area and turn it off in the Synchronization area (green switch). Then wait a moment and turn it on again.
alternative solution no better
Normally this should be enough to start a new synchronization of data. However, sometimes it takes a few minutes. The error probably only occurs under iOS 18. The request to accept the new iCloud terms first came via push notification. Individual users also report that it can help after notes disappear Create a new, blank noteTo restart synchronization.
However, due to potential problems with data state, it is better not to do this and do the above instead Method to turn power off and on Use. Alternatively, you can also use icloud.com Get access to saved notes. However, Internet access (web access) is permitted. cannot be disabled,
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