iOS17 can't search for contacts

This bugged me for weeks now, and finally the solution that worked for me, thanks to @Williamalfy is:

Settings > Contacts > Siri & Search > Disable 'Show Contact Suggestions'

It seems like the search is working but takes forever as it tries to search through contacts for similar suggestions.

Disabling the option above speeds up the search as it only searches for the names matching the text typed in the search bar

Wow, thank you. Worked like a charm. They should remove the ability to "show contact suggestions" as it doesn't work, and causes so much frustration!!

This worked perfectly for me!!!

Many Thanks

Thanks roshb22!! Thanks a lot!!! It works on iPhone 11

Hi dlillenstein,

The first recommended action will be to ensure you've installed all available updates to iOS 17 and restart the device before proceeding.

If still unable to search contacts, try going to Settings, choosing Siri & Search, then Contacts. Toggle the setting for "Allow Content in Search" ensuing that the final position is turned on.

You may also try creating a new test contact and then attempting a search to see if this triggers a change in the search function.

Regards.

It worked me - great thanks

Thank you so much. I thought something was wrong with my phone ! Thank you again !

Thanks for suggetion. it did work for me.

tha bro