[Full Guide] How to Delete Notes on iPhone in 3 Effective Ways?

The Notes app on iPhone is an incredibly useful tool to record ideas, tasks, study notes, or even private information. However, over time, your notes may pile up with unnecessary or outdated content, cluttering your phone and even consuming storage. If you are looking for how to delete notes on iPhone, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we will walk you through various methods to help you quickly clean up the notes on your iPhone.

Part 1. How to Delete Notes on iPhone Directly

The quickest and most common way to manage unwanted notes is directly from the Notes app on your iPhone. iOS allows you to delete a single note, multiple notes at once, or permanently clear them from the Recently Deleted folder. Follow the steps below to learn how to delete notes on iPhone without iCloud.

1.1 How to Delete a Note on iPhone

If you only need to delete a single note on your iPhone, there are two ways to do it:

• Swipe to Delete: Open the Notes app, then swipe left on the note you want to delete. Tap the "trash can" icon to remove it.
• View and Delete: Tap on the note to open it. If you're sure you no longer need it, tap the "trash can" icon in the bottom-left corner to delete it.

1.2 How to Delete Multiple Notes on iPhone

When you need to clear several notes at once, batch deletion saves you time. How do I clean up my notes on my iPhone in bulk? Follow the steps below:

Step 1. Open the Notes app and navigate to the folder containing your notes.

Step 2. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner.

Step 3. Select all the notes you want to delete.

Step 4. Tap the "Delete" button at the bottom.

1.3 How to Permanently Delete Notes on iPhone

Deleted notes remain in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days, allowing you to restore them if needed. To permanently delete notes, you must clear this folder manually.

Here is how to permanently delete on your iPhone:

Step 1. Launch the Notes app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Scroll down and tap the "Recently Deleted" folder.

Step 3. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner.

Step 4. Select notes to remove permanently or tap "Delete All".

Step 5. Confirm your choice, and the notes will be unrecoverable.

Part 2. How to Delete Notes on iPhone via iCloud.com

If your iPhone notes are synced with iCloud, deleting them from iCloud will remove them from all your devices, freeing up space on both your iPhone and iCloud. Here's how to delete notes from your iPhone using iCloud:

Step 1. Open a browser and go to iCloud.com.

Step 2. Sign in with your Apple ID.

Step 3. Click on "Notes" from the iCloud dashboard.

Step 4. Select the note you want to delete and click the "Delete" option.

Step 5. The note will move to the Recently Deleted folder. To permanently remove it, go to the Recently Deleted folder and clear it.

After you delete the notes from iCloud, your iPhone will sync with iCloud and automatically remove the deleted notes from the Notes app on your device.

Part 3. How to Permanently Delete All Notes on iPhone at Once [Unrecoverable]

The methods mentioned above for deleting notes on your iPhone don't completely erase them. Even if you clear the Recently Deleted folder, your notes could still be recovered with third-party recovery tools. This leaves your private information vulnerable and could pose risks to your privacy and security.

If you want to permanently and safely erase all notes on your iPhone, you'll need a professional tool like Coolmuster iOS Eraser. This software doesn't just remove notes; it can also wipe photos, videos, call logs, messages, emails, reminders, bookmarks, saved accounts, and more. With this tool, you can rest assured that your notes and other private data are permanently erased and cannot be retrieved by any recovery tool.

Key features of iOS Eraser:

• Permanently delete all iPhone notes at once without recovery.
• Completely wipe out everything on your device, including messages, call logs, reminders, notes, bookmarks, music, photos, videos, apps, app data, browsing history, voice memos, and all settings, such as iCloud and iTunes account details.
• You can select one of three levels of erasure: Low, Medium, or High.
• No need for jailbreaking.
• It's quick, easy, read-only, and has an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
• The tool is fully compatible with all iOS devices, including the iPhone 16 series and iOS 26.

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Here's how to use iOS Eraser to securely delete notes on your device:

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Part 4. FAQs on How to Delete Notes on iPhone

Q1. How to delete notes on iPhone but not iCloud?

If you want to delete notes only from your iPhone without affecting iCloud, simply turn off iCloud sync. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Open Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2. Tap your "Apple ID" > "iCloud".

Step 3. Find "Notes" and toggle the switch off.

Q2. Can I delete the default "Notes" app from my iPhone?

No, the default "Notes" app is a built-in app on the iPhone and cannot be removed. However, you can disable it or hide it from your home screen if you prefer not to use it.

Q3. Can I set my iPhone to automatically delete old notes?

At the moment, iPhones don't have a built-in feature to automatically delete old notes. You'll need to delete them manually.

Summary

In summary, the iPhone offers several ways to delete notes: you can delete them directly within the Notes app or use iCloud.com on a computer. If you need to permanently erase the data to prevent recovery, Coolmuster iOS Eraser is the ideal tool. It can permanently delete all notes and other private information in one go, ensuring your data security.

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