IOS16.2 Search problem

After updating to IOS16.2 with my IPhone12, my spotlight search, setting search, apps library search all not working. I had done Home Screen reset, all setting reset, even restarting IPhone. Anyone encountered this?

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 8:45 PM

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Dec 26, 2022 1:26 PM in response to VictorKhaw

Greetings VictorKhaw,

For helping using the search function on your iPhone, you'll want to Contact Apple Support directly.

Take care.

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