Why can’t I search on my iPad anymore

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Level 1

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I used to swipe to the left and be able to search but it’s not there anymore

iPad mini, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 12:28 PM

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Level 2

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To be clear, swipe down starting from anywhere on the screen away from the edge. Top middle = Notifications, middle middle = Spotlight search.

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With iOS 10, 11, 12 and 13 the feature was changed. You now tap and pull down from the middle of the display to pull up the search bar.

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Level 1

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Thanks so much! Instructions just said to swipe down and that wasn’t working! Worst update in YEARS

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