1. Check notifications settings for Reminders app
It is possible that you may have turned off the notification settings for the Reminders app, and as a result, you might think the Reminder app is not working. Let us ensure that this is not the case.
2. Restart your iPhone
Since we are sure that notifications are turned on for the Reminders app, let us move on and restart the iPhone. A restart generally fixes small temporary glitches that an iPhone or iPad gets during regular use. You can use the button to turn off your iPhone and turn it back on as you usually do. Or, you may go to Settings app → General → Shut Down. After 1 minute switch on the iPhone.
3. Turn off and then turn on Reminders from iCloud
Reminders are synced via iCloud to all your Apple devices. Sometimes it develops temporary problems and stops functioning correctly. To fix this, let us turn it off and then back on from iCloud.
4. Remove Reminders app widget
Another hack that has worked for a few people is removing the Reminders widget from the widgets screen. Now, restart your iPhone. Most likely, the problem with reminders will be solved on your iPhone.
5. Update the latest iOS version
Several bugs are fixed with each iOS update. To ensure that Reminders app on your iPhone works appropriately, go to Settings app → General → Software Update. If you have a pending update, tap Download and Install.
6. Delete Reminders app and reinstall it
If still your Reminders app trouble is not fixed, try deleting the app and reinstalling it. For this touch and hold on the Reminders app icon. Next, tap Remove App → Delete App. Now, restart your iPhone. After this open App Store → tap Search from the bottom right → type ‘Reminders’ in the search box and tap the download icon to install the app.
7. Reset iPhone Settings
If nothing worked, let us reset all settings of the iPhone. Please note that this won’t delete any personal data, but it will erase all Wi-Fi passwords, VPN configurations, Privacy Settings, and more. So make sure you have the necessary data backed up or written somewhere safe.
8. Restore your iPhone
Finally, as a last resort, you may try to erase all content and settings from your iPhone and restore it from a backup. This is the ultimate solution. So make sure you have a backup before you restore your device. Here are some resources to help you.
How to Restore iPhone and iPad using iTunes/Finder or iCloud BackupHow to back up iPhone
That’s all the fixes, mate! These were the right solutions to fix the issue of the Reminders app not working on your iPhone. I hope one or a combination of a few methods worked for you. If not, you may try to contact Apple support or make an in-store visit. What are your thoughts on Apple’s Reminders app? Share your opinion in the comments down below. You may like to take a peek at…
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