How to Prevent Siri from Making Spotlight Search Suggestions on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap General. , Tap Spotlight Search. , Slide the “Siri Suggestions” button to the “Off” position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s the gray cog icon on your home screen or in a folder named “Utilities.” If you’re not in the main menu of Settings, tap the back arrow to get there. -
Step 2: Tap General.
,, This will prevent the list of apps and keywords you use frequently from being shown by Siri before entering your search terms into Spotlight Search.
To perform a Spotlight Search, swipe down in the middle of your home screen and enter your search terms into the bar at the top of the page.
You can search apps, music, contacts, emails, and more.
In the same menu that you turn off Siri Suggestions, you can also remove specific apps from your Spotlight Search.
Just slide the button next to the app to the “Off” position to remove it. -
Step 3: Tap Spotlight Search.
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Step 4: Slide the “Siri Suggestions” button to the “Off” position.
Detailed Guide
It’s the gray cog icon on your home screen or in a folder named “Utilities.” If you’re not in the main menu of Settings, tap the back arrow to get there.
,, This will prevent the list of apps and keywords you use frequently from being shown by Siri before entering your search terms into Spotlight Search.
To perform a Spotlight Search, swipe down in the middle of your home screen and enter your search terms into the bar at the top of the page.
You can search apps, music, contacts, emails, and more.
In the same menu that you turn off Siri Suggestions, you can also remove specific apps from your Spotlight Search.
Just slide the button next to the app to the “Off” position to remove it.
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