Touch issues and non-functional search after iOS 26 upgrade on iPhone 13

After iOS 26 upgrade of iphone13 touches are not responding properly and search option in phone is also not working.



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Original Title: Touch is not reponding

iPhone 13, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 21, 2025 8:57 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2025 9:05 AM

To address the search concern, after updating your iPhone has to reindex all of your data and files for search, which is creating and sorting a searchable database of your data. Give it a few days, best when connected to a charger and on Wi-Fi as most of the indexing is done then, and little by little search results should load back.


To address the touch, first try a Forced Restart.

  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo.


Then check your battery health in Settings > Battery > Battery Health and Charging.


If the percent is below 80% or the Forced Restart doesn't work, have it serviced at your Genius Bar.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Sep 21, 2025 9:05 AM in response to Harish_Epuri

To address the search concern, after updating your iPhone has to reindex all of your data and files for search, which is creating and sorting a searchable database of your data. Give it a few days, best when connected to a charger and on Wi-Fi as most of the indexing is done then, and little by little search results should load back.


To address the touch, first try a Forced Restart.

  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo.


Then check your battery health in Settings > Battery > Battery Health and Charging.


If the percent is below 80% or the Forced Restart doesn't work, have it serviced at your Genius Bar.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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