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andy js
User level: Level 1 (22 points)

All of the tasks in Reminders app are gone

All of the tasks in Reminders app are gone.


To be exact; I was using Fantastical app on my iPhone to create tasks, and Fantastical is (probably, because I never bothered to check it out before this issue happened) using the Reminders account to store those tasks.


One day all of the tasks I've created are gone, there are only three lists in the Reminders app: Family, Family & Reminders. Yes, there are two Family lists, I don't know why.

Inside the recently deleted list, there is nothing in there.

Inside one of the Family lists, there are only two tasks: an old wedding reminder of my cousin (due on last February 2026) & my sister birthday (due on April 2027) left in there.

But the other tasks have gone missing!

I checked the Reminders app on my MacBook & iPad, they also show the same: that all of the task are gone.

I use the same iCloud account on all of iDevices, so they all are automatically synced.


In the iPhone's settings, in the Reminders app settings, there is only one Reminders account: the iCloud account I'm using on the iPhone.

I have never add another calendar or reminder accounts.

And the iCloud sync for the Reminders and Calendar apps are always turned on and active, I have never dabble with the original settings, I always leave them as they were from the start.


I tried to restore the Calendar archive from iCloud's website recovery database feature, but it says there's no archive to restore at all, below is the screenshot I took from the website. 👇🏻



I asked the Fantastical support first before posting the issue here, and they said there's nothing wrong with the Fantastical app based on the log and error report, they told me to ask to Apple instead.


I have the latest Fantastical app version on my iPhone.

I only installed the Fantastical app on my iPhone, I don't installed it on my MacBook nor in my iPad.

I've just upgraded my iPhone into iOS 27, previously when the issue happened it was on the latest iOS 26 version (I forgot which version it was, but I always updated it into the latest version available).


Can someone please help, anyone know what happened?

And how do I restore all of those missing tasks back to the Reminders app?

I really need those tasks back, I'm a very forgetful person, I've been relying heavily on those tasks to get my job done...

Posted on Sep 18, 2026 6:59 PM

3 replies

TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Sep 18, 2026 8:09 PM in response to andy js

"And the iCloud sync for the Reminders and Calendar apps are always turned on and active, I have never dabble with the original settings, I always leave them as they were from the start. [...]I have the latest Fantastical app version on my iPhone. I only installed the Fantastical app on my iPhone, I don't installed it on my MacBook nor in my iPad.[...]And how do I restore all of those missing tasks back to the Reminders app? [...]I really need those tasks back, I'm a very forgetful person, I've been relying heavily on those tasks to get my job done...-------

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Recovering Reminders:

Purely, it seems like an iCloud Sync Error:

Are you certain that no other device associated to your Apple Account has Reminders turned on in iCloud Settings? Deleting them on one of these many devices would make all of this syncing go away in an instant. Just of the sake of recovery being an option here, if you happen to have these on such a device (particularly a computer or tablet) that is associated to your Apple Account, power it on with your router turned off, or in a location without WiFi and Cellular. Then, toggle off Reminders in iCloud Settings. All would remained intact on that ONE device, and not affected through WiFi. Export them that way***. Go here to see these devices: Review Devices Signed in to your Apple Account - Apple Support


***The Shortcut: hExtract Reminders - App Store

andy js Author
User level: Level 1 (22 points)

Sep 18, 2026 8:24 PM in response to TheLittles

Are you certain that no other device associated to your Apple Account has Reminders turned on in iCloud Settings?

I am certain.


...if you happen to have these on such a device (particularly a computer or tablet) that is associated to your Apple Account, ...

Like I said in my initial post that I've checked the Reminders in my MacBook and iPad, they're already synced with the Reminders in the iPhone, all of the tasks are not there anymore.

And I also have checked all of my iDevices with my Apple account, I only have those three iDevices.

Okay, another iDevice: Apple Watch 10 series, but I also never dabble with its Reminders app nor change any of the settings.

TheLittles
User level: Level 10 (211,627 points)

Sep 18, 2026 8:39 PM in response to andy js

"All of the tasks in Reminders app are gone: I am certain. [...]Like I said in my initial post that I've checked the Reminders in my MacBook and iPad, they're already synced with the Reminders in the iPhone, all of the tasks are not there anymore. And I also have checked all of my iDevices with my Apple account, I only have those three iDevices. Okay, another iDevice: Apple Watch 10 series, but I also never dabble with its Reminders app nor change any of the settings."

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Thank you for clarifying all of that.


Restoring your Reminders:

Go here: Restore your Reminders on iCloud.com - Apple Support


Four Important Points are Provided:


  • You can restore your reminders and reminder lists (together with your calendars and events) from an earlier version that was automatically archived in iCloud.


  • If you have shared reminder lists, all sharing information is removed when you restore them. You have to share your reminder lists again, and ask other people to reinvite you to share their reminder lists.



  • If you change your mind, you can restore the reminders and reminder lists you were using. Just follow the steps above to restore the most recent version available.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256360161