Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

mail.app search is broken since Monterey upgrade

Hi all,


I don't see all expected mail pop up in the search list, when searching based on keywords (even searching 'all message content'). This started after my Monterey upgrade a couple of days ago.


I've executed:


  • Mail.app's own Menu > Mailbox > Rebuild
  • The 'mail.app shift restart shift reboot' sequence (see ref)


Both with no luck. This is a terrible functionality to miss in my workflow 😥️


Anybody with tips or suffering the same, glad to hear from you 🙏️✌️


Regards,


Gerard.


ref: https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/fixing-broken-mail-search-macos/

Posted on Nov 16, 2021 1:31 AM

Reply
Question marked as Apple recommended

I've completely removed the account via system preferences > accounts. Removing and choosing: 'remove account everywhere' (which then also includes, calendar and other items). Then after re-adding and re-downloading 60K messages my search results are back. 😅️


Thanks again for your help Barney! 🙏️

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 3:08 AM

Similar questions

5 replies

Nov 18, 2021 11:24 PM in response to Barney-15E

I've tried to find some mail threads. Can't find them on sender(s), subject or content keywords. Oh, and the mails do exist because I can see them in my inbox.


Not that I want to, but maybe I'll try to completely remove the account and re-add it. Any pointers on removing old cache or folders as well, before re-adding the account(s)?


Thanks!

Question marked as Apple recommended

Nov 19, 2021 3:08 AM in response to gerardjp

I've completely removed the account via system preferences > accounts. Removing and choosing: 'remove account everywhere' (which then also includes, calendar and other items). Then after re-adding and re-downloading 60K messages my search results are back. 😅️


Thanks again for your help Barney! 🙏️

mail.app search is broken since Monterey upgrade

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.