Apps don't appear when performing "spotlight" search

I recently had to do a Restore on my iPhone 6 running iOS 12.1.4. Now, Apps don't appear when I perform a "spotlight" search. Any suggestions?

iPhone 6, 12

Posted on Feb 12, 2019 8:00 AM

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Feb 12, 2019 10:57 AM in response to seibertesq

Try this first.

  1. Go to Settings: General: Language
  2. Change your Language to English (UK)
  3. Force close the Settings app
  4. Go to Settings: General: Language again
  5. Change your Language back to English (US).


If this does not work then try this.

  • You may need to reset your location and privacy settings.

This can be done by going to your Settings > General > Reset > and then Reset Location and Privacy.


  • If these did not work you might need to reset,

Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

What this effectively does is to reset some of your Settings to factory default. It’s not a complete removal of settings. It removes all of your preferences for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do No Disturb, Notifications, General, Sounds, Brightness & Wallpaper and Privacy.


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