How to sync notes from ipad to iphone

Q: "Recently, I've been unable to get notes to sync across any of my devices, including between iPhone and iPad after updating to iOS 11. I have enabled notes in the iCloud settings screen on all devices, but the contents of Notes aren’t up to date. I can't find any way to fix or troubleshoot this. I have important notes on all my devices, so I need to merge all of them, rather than pick one to sync across the rest."

Notes not syncing between iPhone and iPad or notes not syncing between iPhone and Mac happens from time to time after updating to new iOS 11/11.2/11.2. The issue is most likely caused by software-related problems, and you can try to fix it by yourself using following possible solutions.

Simple tips to fix notes not syncing between iPhone and iPad

1. Make sure you have signed in the same iCloud account on iPhone and iPad.

2. Check whether you have enabled iCloud service for Notes on iPhone and iPad or not.

3. Turn off iCloud for Notes and turn it on again after a while.

4. Makes sure you have disabled “On My iPhone” for Notes on your iPhone.

5. Sign out iCloud and restart your iPhone & iPad. Then, sign in your iCloud account

6. Check if you have any mail account that also sync notes, like Gmail, Outlook or Exchange, which can also cause confusion with iCloud and syncing notes.

7. Update to the latest iOS 11 version. iOS 11.2.5 has been released just now, which includes bug fixes and improvements. You can try to fix notes not syncing between iPhone and iPad.

An alternative Way to Sync Notes Between iPhone and iPad

If none of the small tricks above can solve the notes not syncing problem, here is a better way to sync notes between iPhone and iPad by using EaseUS MobiMover Free. Compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10 and iOS 11.2/11.1/10.3/10.2/10.1/10, EaseUS MobiMover Free allows you to transfer the whole notes from iPhone to iPad in one-click. What’s more, if you need back up your iPhone data to the computer for data security or transfer files from PC to iPhone to add ringtones to iPhone/iPad, download MP3/MP4 to iOS device or save eBooks on iPhone/iPad, MobiMover Free will meet your demands with easy-to-get methods. (Devices running iOS 11 or later are not supported to transfer notes due to the limits of iPhone operating system.)

Now, click the button to download and install EaseUS MobiMover Free on your computer, then follow the steps to copy notes from one iOS device to another.

Step 1. Connect your iOS devices to your computer (Mac or PC) with two USB cables and launch EaseUS MobiMover. Unlock your devices and click "Trust" to trust your computer. To transfer notes between your iOS devices, click "Phone to Phone" and specify the transfer direction. Then click "Next" to continue.

Step 2. You will see the list of the categories you can transfer from your iPhone to your iPad. Check "Notes" and click "Transfer".

Step 3. Wait for the transfer process to finish. When it has completed, go to the "Notes" app on your target device and check the transferred items.

Syncing notes across different devices makes it convenient to edit notes when you switch devices. To do this, iCloud is your best option. With iCloud, you can all of your notes, sketches, lists, and more between the iPhone and iPad. After that, you can access and edit your notes on different devices without hassle. But if, for whatever reasons, you can't use iCloud, how to sync notes from iPhone to iPad without iCloud?

If this is your case, don't worry, either EaseUS MobiMover and Google does a good job. Whether you have iCloud or not, just follow the instructions to sync notes between iPhone and iPad.

PAGE CONTENT:Part 1. How to Sync Notes from iPhone to iPad Without iCloudPart 2. How to Sync Notes from iPhone to iPad with iCloud

Part 1. How to Sync Notes from iPhone to iPad Without iCloud

If you have run out of iCloud storage and don't want to buy more, you can use some iCloud alternatives like EaseUS MobiMover and Google to sync files across devices. For more detailed information, just keep reading our guide below.

Option 1. Using EaseUS MobiMover

EaseUS MobiMover is a professional iOS data transfer tool that lets users move all kinds of files between iDevices or between a computer and an iDevice. It has an extremely fast transfer speed that can transfer large files within minutes. Unlike iCloud that requires a stable Wi-Fi connection, EaseUS MobiMover allows you to transfer notes in an environment with no internet access. Besides, it has a built-in video downloader that allows you to download any videos from any site.

Plus, if you're interested in transferring photos from iPhone to iPad without iCloud, it also can help you do it. Now, you can download EaseUS MobiMover on your computer and start syncing notes from iPhone to iPad.

Step 1. Connect your iPhones to your computer with two USB cables and launch EaseUS MobiMover. Unlock your devices and click "Trust" to trust your computer. To transfer notes between your iOS devices, click "Phone to Phone" and specify the transfer direction. Then click "Next" to continue.

Step 2. Select the category or categories you want to copy and click "Transfer".

Step 3. When it has completed, go to open the "Notes" app on your target iPhone and you will see the notes that are newly imported.

Option 2. Using Google

If you have ever synced notes with iCloud, you might be very familiar with the steps to sync notes with Google. Before getting started, make sure that your Google account is already set up on the iPhone and iPad.

Step 1. On your iPhone, open the Settings.

Step 2. Tap "Password & Account."

Step 3. Tap the Google account you'd like to use.

Step 4. Switch the "Notes" on.

Step 5. Repeat the same steps on your iPad.

Part 2. How to Sync Notes from iPhone to iPad with iCloud

Frankly, iCloud is the safest and easiest way to sync files between the iPhone and iPad. Before getting started, make sure your iCloud has enough storage space for syncing notes. If not, try to manage iCloud storage by deleting some unwanted files or upgrading the storage plan.

Step 1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.

Step 2. Tap [your name].

Step 3. Tap iCloud.

Step 4. From the new page, turn on "Note."

Step 5. Then apply the same steps on your iPad. After that, all of the notes will be synced to your iPad notes app.

The Bottom Line

As you can see, it is easy to sync Notes across iPhone and iPad with EaseUS MobiMover, Google, and iCloud. To prevent important notes from losing, we advise you to back up your notes to PC regularly. And if, unfortunately, data loss happens, here are some tips for finding back notes from iPhone or iPad with ease.

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