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Search function in apple mail does no longer work since last update Sequoia

Mail search doesn't work anymore after last Sequoia update.

I've tried to rebuild mail, synchronise it, even open terminal and use the :

sudo mdutil -a -i off

sudo mdutil -a -i on

or deselect mail in spotlight reboot and then elect mail again, but non of these worked for me.

As anyone else I need a fix, as mail search is crucial for working


Mac Pro

Posted on Nov 19, 2024 12:55 AM

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Nov 19, 2024 2:23 AM in response to EnricoG56

If still not working...


Safe Boot, then restart when iy finishes.


If still need be…


Open Terminal and run each of these one at a time


/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Versions/A/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user


sudo will ask you for an Admin password that won't be echoed.

Carefully type your admin password when asked & hit enter.


sudo /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -seed -lint -r -f -v -dump -domain local -domain system -domain user -domain network


killall Dock


sudo mdutil -E /


sudo mdutil -i on /


Rebuilding a drive index can take a long time, so be prepared to wait whether you do it through the System Preference panel or the command line.

Search function in apple mail does no longer work since last update Sequoia

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