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Search for apps not working after iOS 14 update

Prior to iOS 14 it was possible, from any of the home pages, to flick down and search for an app. For example, with a simple workflow consisting of

flick, "p", "c"

to find PCalc. But since installing iOS 14 this capability seems to have been lost. When I take those steps now I'm unhelpfully offered things like the website of the "Porsche Club of America" or the Presbyterian Church (sites I've never visited and have no interest in) or a stock ticket for PCA (whatever that is, I don't even have stocks or use the stocks app). And if I type out "pcalc" and hit Search I get an App Store link to a version I don't want, and useless web links about the app.



In order to find an app now it seems I need to run through all of my home screen pages in order to get to something called the App Library:

page, page, page, page, [view I don't need], "p", "c"

Is this now the only way to find apps?

How do I search for apps in iOS 14? Is the App Library now the only way to do this?

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 22, 2020 2:25 PM

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3 replies

Sep 28, 2020 7:16 PM in response to Roy Levien

Hey there Roy Levien,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having some issues searching for a specific app. We're here to help.


We recommend checking out this helpful article, specifically under the "Change search settings" section to help change the search settings and limit which apps or results appear while you're searching: Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


We hope this helps.


Have a great day!

Oct 4, 2020 12:03 PM in response to Roy Levien

Thank you for the reply Roy Levien!


You mentioned that this occurred after updating to iOS 14; have you updated to iOS 14.0.1 yet? If not, please update your device to iOS 14.0.1:


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If your device is already updated or if the issue persists after updating, are you using Search by swiping down from the middle of the Home Screen?


If so, please contact us here for further assistance:


Get Support


Cheers.

Search for apps not working after iOS 14 update

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