Cannot Search Settings, Not Working Shows Blank Results

After restoring iPhone from a backup, Settings Search isn't working anymore, it shows blank results.


How can I fix this without resetting my settings?

iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 8, 2018 11:36 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2018 11:41 AM

Nevermind, I just found the solution! 😀


You don't need to "Reset All Settings" to fix this issue -- it makes restoring Settings from backups kinda pointless, don't you think?


Here's how I solved my Settings Search problem:


  1. Go to Settings: General: Language
  2. Change your Language to English (UK)
  3. Force close the Settings app
  4. Go to Settings: General: Language again
  5. Change your Language back to English (US). Enjoy your Settings Search fully functional again! 🙂


SOURCE: https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/9ikwje/psa_if_you_are_not_able_to_searc h_inside_of_your/

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Oct 8, 2018 11:41 AM in response to thenonhacker

Nevermind, I just found the solution! 😀


You don't need to "Reset All Settings" to fix this issue -- it makes restoring Settings from backups kinda pointless, don't you think?


Here's how I solved my Settings Search problem:


  1. Go to Settings: General: Language
  2. Change your Language to English (UK)
  3. Force close the Settings app
  4. Go to Settings: General: Language again
  5. Change your Language back to English (US). Enjoy your Settings Search fully functional again! 🙂


SOURCE: https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/9ikwje/psa_if_you_are_not_able_to_searc h_inside_of_your/

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