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melaniesn

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Q: delete spotlight history from iphone5

How do I delete my spotlight history off my phone?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1

Posted on Sep 11, 2013 2:06 PM

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Q: delete spotlight history from iphone5

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by Sodaboy1978,

Sodaboy1978 Sep 11, 2013 2:08 PM in response to melaniesn
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Sep 11, 2013 2:08 PM in response to melaniesn

reset all settings
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by gdgmacguy,

gdgmacguy Sep 11, 2013 2:14 PM in response to melaniesn
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Sep 11, 2013 2:14 PM in response to melaniesn

Ignore Sodaboy's incorrect response. The only way to delete spotlight history is by restoring the phone as a NEW device, which will wipe the memory cache. Resetting all settings does not wipe the memory cache.
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by TJBUSMC1973,

TJBUSMC1973 Sep 11, 2013 2:17 PM in response to melaniesn
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Sep 11, 2013 2:17 PM in response to melaniesn

Closest thing you can do (which is a 'sort-of workaround') is to:
Settings > General > Spotlight Search > Uncheck Items
It's not a permanent delete, however. It just 'hides' them.
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