How to Access Apple Notes from Lock Screen on iPhone and iPad
They say, “Killer ideas strike when you expect them the least.” That’s why I keep my favorite notes app ever ready to jot down thoughts or map the mind as soon as something worth comes to the fore. Luckily, iOS (and of course iPadOS) offers a quick way to access Apple Notes right from the Lock screen on iPhone and iPad. So, instead of unlocking the device and then hopping into thenote-taking app, it’s a lot easier to bring up Control Center and then get started with either a new note or the last one. Sounds productive? Let’s put this cool feature into action right away!
Access Apple Notes from Lock Screen on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
To get going, we are going to first add the Notes app to the Control Center. Once that’s done, we can kickstart a new note or access the previous one based on the customized settings. Just in case, you are thinking whether or not your device will support this feature, let me tell you that it works seamlessly even on older iOS versions like iOS 11 and 12. So, you shouldn’t have any problem while trying it out even on your older devices.
Add Notes to Control Center
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Open theSettingsapp on your iOS or iPadOS device.
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Now, tap onControl Centerand then chooseCustomize Controls.
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Under theMore Controlssection, look forNotesoption and then tap on the“+”button to the left of it.
Now, quit the Settings app. Going forward, you can access Notes using the control center on your device.
Access Notes on Lockscreen Using Control Center
Once you have added the Notes to the CC, you can easily get started with your notes from the Lock screen.
Choose Whether to Start a New Note or Resume the Last One from Lock Screen
By default, iOS lets you start a new note. However, you can choose to resume your last note. Save this little tip for the times where you want to work on specific notes consistently.
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Open theSettingsapp on your device and tap onNotes.
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Now, scroll down and tap onAccess Notes from Lock Screenat the bottom.
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Next, you have three options:
If you select“Resume Last Note”, you will have the option to access the last note created on the Lock screen or viewed in the Notes app. Go with your preferred option as per your needs.
Besides, there is also an option to choose the time duration after which you wish to create a new note. To offer a bitmore security to your data, select the shorter times as they are a little more secure.
Access Your Notes Right from Lock Screen on your iPhone and iPad
That’s the right way to get started with your notes quickly. Times when you are in a hurry or on the go, it would come in very handy. Apple Notes app has vastly improved in recent times. Whether it’s the inclusion of adocument scanneror the seamlessfolder sharing, the app has got several essential features of late. Let me know your favorite features and where do you find this app against the likes ofEvernote and OneNote.
Rajesh Mishra
An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.
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