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recover permanently deleted data

I unintentionally deleted the notes in iCloud while I was sorting through the applications. The problem is that I have a lot of important notes but I think I have deleted them permanently. My phone has never backed up before. Now I don't know what to do.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 16, 2024 9:17 PM

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Jul 16, 2024 9:22 PM in response to Patite21

Patite21 Said:

"recover permanently deleted data: I unintentionally deleted the notes in iCloud while I was sorting through the applications. The problem is that I have a lot of important notes but I think I have deleted them permanently. My phone has never backed up before. Now I don't know what to do."

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Recovering Lost Notes:

If you have lost the Notes, then here is what to try...


A. Start Here: If you're Missing Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


B. Restore from a Backup:

Did your ever back up your iPhone with these installed? If so, back up you could back up your iPhone, and then restore it from the backup. Note that the iOS backup version must be of the same version as what is installed.


C. Getting Notes from iCloud.

Notes are stored in iCloud:

  • Go Here: What does iCloud Back Up? - Apple Support
  • As it Reads: "your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups only include information and settings stored on your device. They do not include information already stored in iCloud such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Notes,"

Jul 16, 2024 9:22 PM in response to Patite21

Patite21 Said:

"recover permanently deleted data: I unintentionally deleted the notes in iCloud while I was sorting through the applications. The problem is that I have a lot of important notes but I think I have deleted them permanently. My phone has never backed up before. Now I don't know what to do."

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For reference...

Recovering Deleted Photos:

Loss of data is something you would have agreed to upon opening an Apple Account. So, if the following does not work, then they are gone. That's just the way it is :(


Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Five Tactics to Try:

A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support


B. Check Recently Deleted:

For iOS16 and later, you can check the Recently Deleted option on your iPhone.


C. Check iCloud, Directly:

For Photos: Go here, and see if they reside in iCloudhttps://www.icloud.com/photos


D. Restore your iPhone from a Backup:

Have any backups of this iPhone prior to this occurrence? If so, restore your iPhone from one that has these photos (the most recent backup, ideally). If not, then take this as a learning experience, knowing to always back up your device for recovery purposes. Important: Back up you iPhone prior to performing this restoration, should anything go wrong from here on out.


E. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card

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