I am unable to use the search function on the Photos app after iOS 18.4.1 update

Ever since the 18.4.1 iOS update on the iPhone. The search isn’t working. For example if search June it shows there’s over 3000 images. When I click June. It only displays about 25 images.


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on May 6, 2025 11:50 AM

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May 7, 2025 01:16 AM in response to JackBauer83

I am getting the same strange behavior.


When I search for "June" (in German "Juni"), there is list of for search result options:

  • Items with the date "juni"
  • Items with the text "Juni" embedded
  • Items with Juni as part of the location name
  • Items with Juni in the metadata


When I tap any of these results, the search will be repeated and the "date" result is lost.

To see all 3684 items with the date "June" I have to go straight for "All results" and refrain from tapping the date result with the calendar icon and just swipe up to reveal all results. But then the date results will be mixed with the other categories, like pictures of Juniper trees and documents showing the text "June".


You may want to report this bug using the feedback form, so it will be fixed sooner or later.



May 7, 2025 11:16 AM in response to JackBauer83

JackBauer83 wrote:

I’ve replicated the error on 3 iOS devices. It’s definitely a software bug on 18.4.1 (not sure if the issue existed on earlier versions)
go on photos
search for “June” iOS will display the month June and the number of photos it has found - with in my case - over 5000 but when I click the “June 5000” it only brings up about 20 photos.

error seems to only happen with date searches. Anyone know how you highlight this issue to Apple ?

Go to Settings > Battery. Is Photos taking up a lot of battery with background activity?


Indexing can complete the fastest when your device is plugged in and connected to a strong Wi-Fi connection.


You can report a bug to Apple here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple

May 7, 2025 11:13 AM in response to JackBauer83

I’ve replicated the error on 3 iOS devices. It’s definitely a software bug on 18.4.1 (not sure if the issue existed on earlier versions)

go on photos

search for “June” iOS will display the month June and the number of photos it has found - with in my case - over 5000 but when I click the “June 5000” it only brings up about 20 photos.


error seems to only happen with date searches. Anyone know how you highlight this issue to Apple ?

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I am unable to use the search function on the Photos app after iOS 18.4.1 update

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