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With this new update, I can no longer search more recent emails.

With this new update, I can no longer search more recent emails. I search and find emails from 2019 but no emails that I've sent 2 weeks ago. What's the fix on this?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 8:10 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2021 8:31 AM

Try rebuilding the Mailbox. Select the mailbox that it doesn't search and select "Rebuild" from the Mailbox menu.

When it scans the raw messages, it displays a message saying it is "downloading messages." I can't figure out why it does that. It may be checking the server to confirm they are on the server.

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Aug 22, 2021 8:31 AM in response to TheStandefers

Try rebuilding the Mailbox. Select the mailbox that it doesn't search and select "Rebuild" from the Mailbox menu.

When it scans the raw messages, it displays a message saying it is "downloading messages." I can't figure out why it does that. It may be checking the server to confirm they are on the server.

Aug 25, 2021 3:21 PM in response to TheStandefers

Boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support and see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and check again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


With this new update, I can no longer search more recent emails.

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