Messages search not working after update

I updated to 26.1 and now when I’m in messages, the search feature doesn’t pull up the messages I’m looking for. I have to scroll down and find the message, in this case it was a group chat with a certain name I searched for.

Posted on Nov 18, 2025 9:04 PM

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Nov 18, 2025 9:34 PM in response to Girlio182

"Messages search not working after update: I updated to 26.1 and now when I’m in messages, the search feature doesn’t pull up the messages I’m looking for. I have to scroll down and find the message, in this case it was a group chat with a certain name I searched for."

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Searching Through Text Messages' Content:

Make sure this is enabled...

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Apps (very bottom)
  3. Tap: Search
  4. Toggle ON: Show App in Search
  5. Toggle ON: Show Content in Search

Nov 19, 2025 7:30 PM in response to Girlio182

"Yes I did make sure these were both on."

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Contact your Carrier:

Contact your Carrier, as they provide you with the service of Messaging.


Also...

Report this to Apple...

So, do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of you occurrences, if you don't report it to them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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