Instagram search in conversation is not working on my iPhone 16

Oh my god, yes!! I have the same issue and it started around the same time you posted about it!! I’ve tried everything, and nothing is working! It’s making me so upset honestly. 😭

Jenny25mc wrote:

All of a sudden on my new iPhone 16 the instagram search in conversation feature stopped working. I can search within messages, but then it doesn’t show the results. I updated the app and no change. Is there anything else I should check to restore this function ?

Meta is always a bit behind in updating its iOS apps.

Hi there! The problem has been resolved. I believe instagram hasn’t updated their version of the app to the iOS 8 update (until now) so check your app store to see if instagram has an update. The search in conversation should be able to work now!

If the search feature in your iPhone Messages app isn't working, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. **Restart Your iPhone**: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve issues.

2. **Check for Updates**: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. Go to **Settings > General > Software Update**.

3. **Toggle Search Indexing**: Go to **Settings > Siri & Search**, scroll down to **Messages**, and toggle off then on the **Show in Search** option.

4. **Reset Network Settings**: Go to **Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings**. Note that this will reset Wi-Fi networks and passwords.

5. **Re-index Messages**: If you’re still having issues, you can try deleting a conversation and reinitiating it to force a re-index.

6. **Contact Apple Support**: If none of these steps work, the issue may be more complex and require Apple's assistance.

Let me know if you need more detailed instructions on any of these steps!

If you're experiencing issues with the "search in conversation" feature in an app like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or another platform, here are some potential causes and troubleshooting steps:

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### **1. Clear Cache and Restart the App**

- Sometimes cached data can cause features to malfunction.

- Clear the app's cache:

- For **Microsoft Teams**:

1. Close the app completely.

2. Navigate to `%appdata%\Microsoft\Teams` in File Explorer.

3. Delete the cache files (e.g., `Cache`, `IndexedDB`).

4. Restart the app.

- For other platforms, check their specific cache-clearing process.

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### **2. Check for App Updates**

- Ensure the app is updated to the latest version. Outdated versions may have bugs affecting features like search.

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### **3. Verify Search Indexing**

- If the app relies on local or server-side indexing for search, ensure that:

- Indexing is complete.

- The server or internet connection is stable.

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### **4. Re-login or Reinstall the App**

- Logging out and back in can sometimes resolve temporary issues.

- If that doesn't help, try reinstalling the app.

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### **5. Check Search Syntax**

- Ensure you're using the correct search syntax for the platform. For example:

- **Microsoft Teams:** Search terms can include keywords like "from:", "in:", etc.

- **Slack:** Use filters or search modifiers like "from:@username".

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### **6. Test on Another Device**

- Try using the app's search feature on a different device or browser to determine if the issue is device-specific.

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### **7. Contact Support**

- If the issue persists, check the platform's status page to ensure no outages are reported.

- Reach out to the app's support team for additional help.

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Glad to see I’m not the only one, because I thought it was just me. Maybe the next phone update will fix it hopefully?

iOS 18.0.1 fixed this issue!!