Since updating with iOS 18, I can't search inside the Settings. Well I can, but only results that come up are the apps I have installed. I will report it to Apple as a possible bug, but is there a way to work around this for now and is anyone else having this problem?
TIA.
IPad Pro, IOS iPadOS 18.2 (22C5125e)
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iPad Pro, 18
I am unable to replicate the problem that you describe. When using the Search feature within settings, my own testing with iPadOS 18.2 (22C512) demonstrates that a searches relating to iPadOS settings are reliably returned in response to a search clue.
Are you using a beta version of iPadOS 18.2? If so, you might reasonably anticipate encountering issues and bugs. Ensure that you have updated to the production release.
How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support
If your iPad is otherwise not operating as expected, begin with a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
I am unable to replicate the problem that you describe. When using the Search feature within settings, my own testing with iPadOS 18.2 (22C512) demonstrates that a searches relating to iPadOS settings are reliably returned in response to a search clue.
Are you using a beta version of iPadOS 18.2? If so, you might reasonably anticipate encountering issues and bugs. Ensure that you have updated to the production release.
How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support
If your iPad is otherwise not operating as expected, begin with a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
Unable to search inside the iPad Settings after iPadOS 18 update
