Bug in search of Files iOS app

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Bug in search of Files iOS app

After updating my iPhone to iOS 18, I've been facing a very annoying bug. In Apple's own Files application, I no longer have access to recently opened files and I can't search for any files. I thought that with the release of ios 18.1, it could be solved, but it wasn't. I already deleted the app and downloaded it again, without success. Someone with a similar problem or who knows any solution? Which file manager do you use? It was simple but I liked the Files app, but without the search option, it's impossible to use.

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 28, 2024 10:24 AM

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gvaraujo Author

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Oct 28, 2024 11:56 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Here are the screenshots showing that no files are found in the recent tab and the search for any document (eg: 2021) results in no files being found regardless of the tab where the search bar was activated.

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gvaraujo Author

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Dec 4, 2024 09:03 AM in response to gvaraujo

Today I had a little hope, but it was in vain. I followed some steps I saw to fix the iOS Files app. They consisted of removing all downloads, disabling iCloud Drive sync, deleting the app, performing a hard restart, and then reinstalling the app via the App Store. After downloading, the files started to appear in the recent tab and I could search for them, but after a while, the problem returned. Now I can't search for any files. That's the least you can expect from an app that claims to be a file manager. Since I need to search for documents that I have in iCloud Drive, it has been impossible to use the app. I wanted to know if any of you have ever experienced this and if there is a solution? Or, please recommend me a file manager that connects to iCloud Drive. I really need this feature. It is essential for me.

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