SpotLight Search Problems iPhone 13/15.3.1 software

So aggravating the Spotlight Search Function doesn't work! I've tried switching regions, languages, updating and only rebooting lets it work for about 5 minutes and it reverts back to a no go. Same in texts and emails.

The Apple Store people said it must be an app software messing it up but I don't buy it. Thoughts?

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 7:09 AM

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Jack-19

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Mar 11, 2022 7:11 AM in response to jjakobovic

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support and make sure iOS is up-to-date: Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support.

Then, see: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

Jack

jjakobovic Author

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Mar 11, 2022 7:14 AM in response to Jack-19

Jack, I've done that about 20 times. The Spotlight function will work after a reboot but only for about 5 minutes.

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