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Allow Later notifications in Settings and make sure the reminder time is still in the future.
Read the noteSUPPORT DESK
Later is intentionally quiet. These notes cover the small questions that come up while using it, and what to check when something does not work as expected.
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These are the three most common places to look. If the answer is not here, open an issue on GitHub.
Allow Later notifications in Settings and make sure the reminder time is still in the future.
Read the noteCheck Speech Recognition and Microphone access. Typing remains available without either permission.
Read the noteShare the steps to reproduce the problem, your iOS version, and your Later version in an issue.
Open an issueCOMMON QUESTIONS
Later is here to bring things back when you need them, not to ask you to manage another system.
Reminders are stored on this device. Later does not require an account or cloud sync. If the app is deleted, data stored inside the app may also be deleted.
Open Settings, then Notifications, and make sure Later is allowed to notify you. Your reminder is still saved even when notifications are off. Also make sure its selected time has not already passed.
Tap the microphone button in the capture screen. Later asks for Speech Recognition and Microphone access only when needed. You can review both permissions in Settings under Privacy & Security. Typing is always available as an alternative.
Open the reminder list from the list button on the capture screen. Tap an item to edit it, or swipe it and use the context menu to delete it. Completed items remain in the Completed view.
Later targets iOS 17 and later. Depending on your device and system state, speech capture may not be available even when the rest of the app works.
No. Later does not use accounts, advertising, or cloud sync. Reminders are stored on-device and notifications use iOS local notifications.
A NOTE ABOUT PRIVACY
Later keeps reminders on your device. Notifications are scheduled with iOS. Speech and microphone access are used only when you choose voice capture.
If you contact support, please do not include private reminder text in an issue or screenshot.