Unable to find files in the iPad Files app

When I search for a file in the search field of Files App, even if I am n the correct location the iPad doesn't show results. What can be a possible solution?

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Original Title: Searching files on Files App

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Aug 18, 2025 9:57 PM

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Aug 19, 2025 10:00 AM in response to AbhayJayarajan

Go to Settings > Apps > Files > Search, turn off the 2 settings there, reboot your device and turn those settings back on. Wait a couple minutes for the search index to rebuild.

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