GerryConway

Q: Can't search notes in iOS 10

I did a clean install of iOS 10.1 on my iPad Air 2, not a backup restore, and linked my existing Apple ID cloud data. I find I can't get a search result inside the Notes app -- filling in the search bar in the app with a known keyword produces no results, even after all my notes have been downloaded and are visible.

 

I also did a regular upgrade of iOS 10.1 on my iPhone 6s, without deleting data and apps, and the same prob exists on the upgraded phone-- no search results within the Notes app, even with all Notes present.

 

On my iPad Pro 12 without an upgrade, still using the latest version of 9, there's no problem searching within the Notes app, which obviously contains the same, iCloud synced data.

 

Anyone else experiencing this and have a solution?

Posted on Sep 15, 2016 10:03 AM

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  • by becky_s22,

    becky_s22 becky_s22 Sep 16, 2016 8:24 AM in response to GerryConway
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    Sep 16, 2016 8:24 AM in response to GerryConway

    Hello there, GerryConway!

     

    Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you are having issues searching in Notes on iOS 10. I know how important it is to be sure you are able to search properly. The first thing I would suggest is on the devices with iOS 10, be sure when you start typing in the search bar that you have All Accounts selected rather than Current Accounts. That can cause the search to turn up no results if you have current selected instead of all.  

     

    Cheers!

  • by Zeulap,

    Zeulap Zeulap Sep 20, 2016 11:05 AM in response to becky_s22
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    Sep 20, 2016 11:05 AM in response to becky_s22

    I Have exactly the same problem. Had it under 9. Too. All Accounts is checked. Very Frustrating

  • by professional_photog,

    professional_photog professional_photog Oct 1, 2016 12:39 PM in response to GerryConway
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    Oct 1, 2016 12:39 PM in response to GerryConway

    II just upgraded to iOS 10. Have the exact same issue on iPhone. The Becky_s22s suggestion did not work for me either

  • by Huntie3,

    Huntie3 Huntie3 Oct 9, 2016 7:17 AM in response to becky_s22
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    Oct 9, 2016 7:17 AM in response to becky_s22

    I tried this but I still can't search on Notes. Both the search feature within the Notes app and Searchlight key word searches are not bringing up any Notes results.