Why Is iOS Mail Search So Bad?
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Why is the search in Apple Mail so bad?

The reason is the search feature only applies to emails that are in your inbox or folders on your iPhone. … If you set your mail settings to only show 20 emails max, it will only search for what you’re looking for in those 20 emails loaded in your inbox/folder.

How do I increase search in Apple Mail?

Fix: Apple Mail Search Has Stopped Working

  1. Log Out, Restart Your Mac or Use Safe Mode. Close the Mail app, launch it again and log out of your account. …
  2. Customise Your Touch Bar. …
  3. Use the Shift Key. …
  4. Manually Select Your Emails. …
  5. Rebuild Your Mailboxes. …
  6. Reinstall the OS. …
  7. Rebuild Your Mail and Spotlight Indexes. …
  8. Do a SMC Reset.
Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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