Recovering Recently Deleted Notes on iPhone- A Guide to Finding Lost Information

Where to Find Recently Deleted Notes on iPhone

Losing important notes on your iPhone can be a frustrating experience, especially when you realize that they have been deleted. However, Apple has provided a way to recover recently deleted notes on your iPhone. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to find recently deleted notes on your iPhone and help you restore them.

Step 1: Access the Recently Deleted Folder

The first step to find recently deleted notes on your iPhone is to access the Recently Deleted folder. This folder is a temporary storage location for deleted notes, allowing you to recover them within a specific time frame. To access the folder, follow these steps:

1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Recently Deleted.”

Step 2: View and Restore Deleted Notes

Once you have accessed the Recently Deleted folder, you will see a list of deleted notes. Here’s how to view and restore them:

1. Scroll through the list of deleted notes to find the one you want to recover.
2. Tap on the note to view its content.
3. To restore the note, tap on the “Share” button (the box with an arrow) at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select “Move to” from the menu that appears.
5. Choose the folder where you want to restore the note, or create a new folder.
6. Tap “Move” to restore the note to your iPhone.

Step 3: Permanently Delete Notes (If Necessary)

If you have confirmed that you no longer need the deleted notes, you can permanently delete them from the Recently Deleted folder. This will free up space on your iPhone and remove the notes from the folder. To permanently delete notes, follow these steps:

1. Open the Recently Deleted folder in the Notes app.
2. Tap on the “Edit” button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Select the notes you want to delete permanently by tapping on the circular checkboxes next to them.
4. Tap “Delete” in the lower-left corner of the screen.
5. Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete” again.

Step 4: Use iCloud Backup to Restore Deleted Notes

If you have enabled iCloud Backup on your iPhone, you can also use it to restore deleted notes. This method is useful if you have deleted notes that are not in the Recently Deleted folder or if you have restored your iPhone to factory settings. Here’s how to use iCloud Backup to restore deleted notes:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
3. Select “iCloud.”
4. Tap on “iCloud Backup.”
5. Tap “Restore from Backup” and follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPhone from an iCloud Backup that contains the deleted notes.

By following these steps, you should be able to find and restore recently deleted notes on your iPhone. Remember to regularly back up your iPhone to prevent permanent loss of important data.