Search in a conversation function for the iMessage

Does anyone know how to look up a message on iMessage for a iPhone?

This can be done in Facebook Messenger, Whats app, Line, Kakotalk, and a lot of other communication app, so if the function is not there yet, please develop one! It will be a big help!!!!

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 4:14 PM

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1 reply

iBullit

Level 1

44 points

Feb 16, 2022 8:22 PM in response to jei828

Hi!

You may want to use the Search function of your iPhone.

It will show suggestions and will indicate where that suggestion is coming from.

You can also filter which apps it will use the search in.

See the guide below.

Use iPhone to search - Apple Support

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Search in a conversation function for the iMessage

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