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After downloading the new software update I no longer have a search function on my iPad.

After downloading new software I no longer have a search function. Swiping down does not produce it. Customer support says I have to wipe it clean and redownload. Is that really necessary? Everything else seems to work fine.

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 26, 2019 9:53 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2019 9:55 PM

Hello,


From iPad's Home Screen pull down from the very center of iPad's display, not from the center of the top bezel.


Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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After downloading the new software update I no longer have a search function on my iPad.

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