iOS 11.2 Settings Search Bug Displays Duplicate Results
iOS 11.2 duplicate results bug in Settings search.
To replicate the issue, open Settings from the iOS Home screen and type any popular keyword. In the above screenshot I used the word “text”. Typing the first two letters brings up the first hints about duplicate results. If you input the third letter, duplication is obvious and annoying. Yes, I can live with that but it’s one more bug added to the long list already uncovered in this 11th iOS generation. Just remember about the Keyboard autocorrect problems, Messages crash on the new iPhone X, Auto-Lock problems and more.
Fix: At the moment there isn’t any known solution. Restarting your iPhone doesn’t solve it! Most likely this glitch will be fixed in an upcoming minor software updated, probably labeled iOS 11.2.1. Nevertheless, it will be only seeded to patch some other bugs too. Apple won’t seed a new firmware just for this minor Settings search problem!
Fact: Do you encounter this problem too? I was able to replicate it both on an iPhone 5S, which is the oldest iPhone model compatible with iOS 11 as well as on the newest iPhone X!
I only get results for individual apps’ settings and not all the general options.
I’m having the same problem on iPhone 8.
I encounter the same problem too in iPhone 7, 11.2 (15C114) and because i use the search all the time it’s very annoying. Any info about how to fix it or when the Apple schedule an update?
Apple just seeded iOS 11.2.1 with fixes for HomeKit remote sharing and iPhone X and 8 Plus autofocus bug, but the Settings Search duplication remains unsolved! Can you confirm that the issue persists at your end too? … after upgrading of course.
Hi Patricia. Yes I upgraded to iOS 11.2.1 since yesterday and I confirm that this still persist on my iPhone 7. I searched the web and it seems that this in not a so common bug. I wonder why…
Was there any news on this? My iPhone 8plus and iPhone X are both experiencing this bug.
The same duplicate results happens when searching for past events in the calendar app. Very frustrating!
I just upgrade to 11.2.2 and you won’t find duplicates while searching in the settings app, actually you won’t find any results!!! I had the duplicate problem and updated last night to 11.2.2 for a battery issue and now the search function in the setting app is useless. I typed text and NOTHING shows. Disappointment doesn’t allow me to enjoy the irony.
I am getting the same thing. No results at all.
I have the issue. The search functionality in the settings just wouldn’t show up with any results ????
I have this issue. How to solve it?
Quickly opening and force quitting the settings app several times in sequence did the trick for me. Duplicate items, deleted apps, and wrong language results finally do not show up in settings search any more.
I’ve had the same issue and some. I included pics and details in this forum topic. How can Apple get a search feature wrong on a calendar app and not care. People use this for business???
See my post and pics. Solutions would be so appreciated
https://discussions.apple.com/message/33292273#33292273