How to Limit Spotlight Search to Certain Apps on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap General., Tap Spotlight Search., Move the “Suggestions in Search” switch to the On position., Scroll down and select apps to include in your searches.By default, all apps are included in the search results.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s the gray gear icon on one of your home screens.
If you don’t see it, look in the Utilities folder.
This method will affect Spotlight searches only.
These are the searches you do by dragging a finger up or down on the home screen and then typing into the search box. -
Step 2: Tap General.
It’s in the third section. , It’s in the second group of settings. , It’s under “Spotlight Suggestions.” On many iPhones, this switch will already be turned on. , Their corresponding switches will be in the On position.
For apps you don’t want included in your search, slide their switches to the Off position. -
Step 3: Tap Spotlight Search.
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Step 4: Move the “Suggestions in Search” switch to the On position.
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Step 5: Scroll down and select apps to include in your searches.By default
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Step 6: all apps are included in the search results.
Detailed Guide
It’s the gray gear icon on one of your home screens.
If you don’t see it, look in the Utilities folder.
This method will affect Spotlight searches only.
These are the searches you do by dragging a finger up or down on the home screen and then typing into the search box.
It’s in the third section. , It’s in the second group of settings. , It’s under “Spotlight Suggestions.” On many iPhones, this switch will already be turned on. , Their corresponding switches will be in the On position.
For apps you don’t want included in your search, slide their switches to the Off position.
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