2 Simple Ways to Restore Samsung Notes Back to Your Phone

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Samsung Notes lets Galaxy users write memos and store them easily in a connected Samsung Cloud account, which can be helpful when any memos are deleted. This wikiHow article shows you how to recover Samsung Notes using Samsung phones and tablets.

Things You Should Know

  • Recover deleted notes by going to Samsung Notes' three-line menu icon and tapping "Trash" and "Restore."
  • Restore notes using Samsung Cloud Sync by tapping "Import" in the three-line menu icon.
  • Uninstall and reinstall the app to prompt Notes to sync with Samsung Cloud.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Restoring Deleted Notes

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    Tap the app icon that looks like binder paper on an orange background. [1]
    • Use this method if you accidentally deleted one or more notes.
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    You'll see this three-line menu icon on the left side of your screen.
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    It's usually the third option down next to an icon of a trash can.
    • You'll see all the deleted notes that you can recover.
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    It'll open in a new window.
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    This option is in the top right corner of your screen.
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Using Samsung Cloud

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    This is the best way to sync your Samsung notes from an old phone to a new phone.
    • If you don't have access to the old phone and didn't have sync enabled, you can't recover the notes on that device.
    • To set up Samsung Cloud sync on your old device, go to Settings > Cloud and accounts> Apps > Samsung Cloud and toggle the switch next to Samsung Notes to turn it on. If your older device is running a newer Android version, the menu options change. Instead, go to Settings > Your Name > Samsung Cloud" and toggle the switch next to "Samsung Notes" to turn it on.
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    If you don't have it downloaded, you can get it for free from the Google Play Store .
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    You'll see this three-line menu icon on the left side of your screen.
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    This gear icon is in the top right corner of the menu.
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    It's under the "General" header.
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    For example, if you have S Notes in Samsung Cloud, tap that option. You can also import memos and scrapbooks.
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    If your Samsung Cloud sync contains any S notes, you will be able to pick from the list to import all or some of them. Tap Done to import the note. [2]
    • You can also simply uninstall the app, then reinstall it and sync with Samsung Cloud. After the sync is finished, you'll see deleted notes in the trash and can recover them.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077061/
      2. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-restore-samsung-notes-from-an-old-device-to-a-new-device-using-samsung-cloud/

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