iOS 17 Grocery List not Working? Try these 4 Fixes

Apple’s new iOS 17 comes with a host of highly useful features likeContact Posters,StandBy mode,NameDrop, and more. One such useful feature in iOS 17 is the option tomake grocery lists in the native Reminders app. While it is quite a handy feature, there can be instances when the grocery list feature isn’t working on your iPhone or you can’t create shopping lists in Reminder apps in iOS 17. In case you’re facing such issues, here are some productive ways to fix iOS 17 grocery list feature not working:

1. Make sure you’re using iOS 17

Since Groceries shopping list in the Reminders app is only available in iOS 17, you have todownload and install iOS 17 on your iPhoneto use this feature. Moreover, don’t forget to check if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 17 or not. Here’s a list of iOS 17 supported devices:

All the models of the iPhone 15 lineup come with iOS 17 out-of-the-box.

2. Enable iCloud for Reminders

This is the most important fix to try if iOS 17 grocery list is not working for you. To create a grocery shopping list on your iPhone, you have to enable iCloud for Reminders. Here’s how to check and verify if you’ve enabled this setting:

3. Check the list type

Sometimes, you might not be able to use Groceries lists in iOS 17 on an iPhone because you didn’t choose the correct list type. By default, the list type is set as Standard, and if you didn’t change it to Groceries/Shopping, the Reminders app won’t auto-sort your grocery shopping list into categories. To avoid any issues, you should check the list type. Here’s how to do it:

4. Force Restart your iPhone

Sometimes, software glitches might be responsible for Groceries shopping list not working issues. To fix this, you can perform a force restart on your iPhone. This will wipe off any minor iOS glitches and give a fresh start to your device. So, it’s worth giving a try.

Here’s how to force restart iPhone XR or later:

We appreciate iOS 17 for bringing several handy and useful features that can make your life easier. Of course, the Groceries Lists in the Apple Reminders app offers a great way to organize your grocery shopping without going for any third-party app. So, go ahead and plan your daily needs shopping in a much better way.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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