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robinlbc
User level: Level 1 (10 points)

Can no longer access contacts through search

Like many others are reporting, after the latest software upgrade, I can no longer access contacts by typing in search. I tried every suggestion posted to fix it and it’s still not working. I go into the Contacts app and type in a name. Nothing. I go into the Phone app, and type in the search a name, but nothing. Please help!

Posted on Nov 1, 2026 11:37 AM

1 reply

Lawrence Finch
User level: Level 10 (244,490 points)

Nov 1, 2026 11:58 AM in response to robinlbc

If you have just upgraded you need to wait a few days for iOS to rebuild the Search database, as it has changed significantly from iOS 26. Leave the phone plugged in whenever you can.


If you open Contacts can you see all of your contacts?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387111