3 Fixes for Notes App Not Scanning Documents on iPhone

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Use iCloud Folder

The Notes app lets you store your notes on your iPhone or in the iCloud account. For thedocuments scanningto work in the Notes app, use the app with your iCloud account. Several users on the official Apple Community forum recommend that. If you aren’t sure about that, here’s how to check and use iCloud account with the Notes app.

Step 1:Open theNotesapp on your iPhone and tap onFolders.

Step 2:Tap onAll iCloudand open an existing or a new note and check if you can see theCamera iconat the bottom.

If you have enough storage space, switch to your iCloud account for storing all your notes by default. For that, disable storing notes on your device.

OpenSettings>Notes>enableOn My iPhone account.

Fix 2: Enable Notes App in iCloud

If you don’t see the iCloud folder in the Notes app, your iCloud account may not be syncing your notes. Here’s how to check and enable the same on your iPhone.

OpenSettings>profile name>iCloud>Show All>Notes>Sync this iPhone.

Fix 3: Check Default Notes Account

If you have multiple accounts signed in on your iPhone, ensure that your iCloud account is set to default for the Notes app. Here’s how to check this.

OpenSettings>Notes>Default Account> chooseiCloud.

Tip:You can also refer to our post to learn how tosave Apple Notes as PDF.

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Last updated on 18 July, 2024

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