There are times when we all forget to pick up milk from the store. After the second trip to the store, you come home to discover that someone has used the last roll of toilet paper. Tough times. Making life less exciting, Apple introduced the shopping list (formerly the grocery list) in iOS 17. But what happens when the shopping list feature isn't working on your iPhone? Let's troubleshoot this issue.
How to Fix Shopping List and Grocery List Not Working on iPhone
Since the shopping list feature is limited to iOS 17, your device must be running iOS 17. If it still doesn't work, keep reading as we look at 7 ways to fix the shopping list (grocery list) not working issue on iPhone.
1. Check that the Reminders app is enabled.
To create a shopping list on your iPhone, you must enable the Reminders app from the iCloud settings menu. Failure to do so may cause problems when creating or using the shopping list feature. To ensure this isn't the case, open the iCloud settings on your iPhone and check that the Reminders app is enabled.
Follow the steps below to do this.
Step 1: Open an app Settings Tap your Apple ID details.
Step 2: Here, click on iCloud.
Open iCloud Settings
Step 3: Scroll down to the . section Apps that use iCloud"Click on Show all.
Step 4: Locate the application Reminders Make sure it is turned on Opposite switch.
Check Reminders Are On
This will ensure that the Reminders app accesses iCloud on your iPhone.
2. Check if the list type is selected correctly.
Your iPhone won't categorize your list as a shopping list unless the correct list type is selected. This must be done manually, as the Reminders app, by default, sets all newly created lists to Standard mode. If this isn't done, your list may not appear as a shopping list.
Here's how to check and confirm the list type for your shopping list.
Step 1: Open an app Reminders And press Menu related to.
Step 2: In the upper right corner, tap Three dots icon.
open Menu on iPhone
To step 3: Click on "Show menu information”.
Click Show List Info
Step 4: Here, click on the Type option. Menu and select the shopping.
Step 5: Then press Done.
Edit list details
This will ensure your list is automatically sorted into the correct category. Then open the list and check again. If your shopping list in Reminders still isn't automatically sorted, continue to the next fix.
3. Restart your iPhone
To resolve any temporary issues, restarting your device is an effective solution. However, since the iPhone doesn't have a restart option, you'll have to force shut down your device and restart it manually using the power button. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: turn off Turn on your device By following these steps:
- For iPhone SE 5st generation, 5s, 5c, and XNUMX: Long press the top button.
- For iPhone SE 2nd generation And after, 7 and 8: Long press the side button.
- For iPhone X and later: Long press the power button and any volume control button at the same time.
Step 2: Then drag the slider until the end to finish the process.
Turn off your iPhone
Once your device's screen turns off, long-press the power button to turn it back on. Enter your password, if necessary, and open the Reminders app to see if your shopping list is working as expected.
4. Close and reopen the Reminders app.
Force-closing an app will stop all of its background processes. Once you reopen the app, these processes will also be reloaded, resolving any issues arising from temporary app glitches. Do this if you can't access your shopping list in the Reminders app. Here's how.
Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Or, if available, double-press the Home button.
Step 2: Once you open the application RemindersSwipe up and delete it from your screen.
Force close the Reminders app
Then tap the Reminders app icon again to reopen the app. Once done, check to see if you can access your shopping list (formerly your grocery list).
5. Try creating a new list.
If you can't access or open your previous shopping list, consider creating a new one to replace it. However, you'll need to refill all the details on your new list. Follow the steps below to do so.
Step 1: Open an app Reminders Click Add List.
Step 2: Name it Your shopping list Click on the type Menu.
build up New listing
To step 3: Here, select the shopping.
Step 4: Then press Done.
Select the type of new list.
Step 5: In the newly created shopping list, tap New item.
To step 6: Add the item and press Done.
Add items to the new list
Repeat these steps and add other items to your new shopping list in the Reminders app.
Read also: How to create and use a template in the Reminders app on iPhone
6. Open the menu on a different device.
If you're still having trouble opening your shopping list on your iPhone, try opening it on a different device. To do this, you can connect your iPhone to your Mac and open the files using the iCloud folder. Alternatively, you can also create a new shopping list and sync it to your iPhone. This will help you access the list and confirm if the issue is limited to your iPhone.
7. Check for iOS updates.
Since iOS 17 is a recent release, it may take some time to fix common bugs. To do so, Apple will release updates to address and resolve these issues. Therefore, you can open the Settings app and install the relevant updates manually. Here's how.
Step 1: Open Settings And press General.
Step 2: Here, click on upgrade software.
Now, download and install the update if available. Once your device has restarted, open the Reminders app again and see if you can access your shopping list.
Never forget any product when shopping.
Creating shopping lists is a great way to keep track of your current and future purchases. Therefore, it's frustrating when your previously created shopping list (grocery list) stops working on your iPhone. We hope this article helps you fix this issue. Let us know in the comments which fix works for you!
