can't search text messages after 18.4 update

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 2, 2025 3:17 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2025 3:57 PM

Hello swolfearch,

Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Search and turn off the 2 settings there. Restart your device and turn the settings back on. Wait a couple minutes for the Messages search index to be rebuilt.

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Apr 2, 2025 3:57 PM in response to swolfearch

Hello swolfearch,

Go to Settings > Apps > Messages > Search and turn off the 2 settings there. Restart your device and turn the settings back on. Wait a couple minutes for the Messages search index to be rebuilt.

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