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 the note-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!

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.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS or iPadOS device.

Once you have added the Notes to the CC, you can easily get started with your notes from the Lock screen.

  • On iPhone and iPad with Face ID: Swipe down from the top right corner to bring up Control Center. Now, tap on the Notes icon to get started.

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.

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 a document scanner or the seamless folder 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 of Evernote and OneNote.