Where to find Search on iPad with new OS

How do you search for an app on your iPad with new OS. When you swipe down you get notifications but no search field, and when you swipe right you get battery status etc, but no search field.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 6, 2019 7:40 AM

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4 replies

Rob_3837

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Dec 6, 2019 7:47 AM in response to colleenfromsan diego

Swipe down from the very centre of the screen, not from the top edge

Dec 6, 2019 7:44 AM in response to colleenfromsan diego

Swipe down from the middle of the screen, not the top.

Dec 8, 2019 10:28 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Perfect. Thanks!!!

Dec 8, 2019 2:31 PM in response to colleenfromsan diego

Glad it helped!

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