Search iPhone X - how to use the search

With the help of the search function, you have the possibility on the iPhone X to search the device for specific files, photos or other documents. To search only specifically in individual app or to exclude apps from the search, it is necessary to adjust the search settings beforehand.

Search: how to use the search function on iPhone X

The iPhone X's search function not only allows you to search the Internet, but also to search your device for files or folders. To use the search function, first swipe down from the center on the iPhone X's display to open the search box.

1. Then tap inside the search box and type in a term or the name of the file you're looking for.
2. Since Apple's voice assistant Siri is used for the search, you'll already see results in real time as you type the search term.
3. To view all the results of your search, simply tap "Show more".
4. Alternatively, if you know in which app the file you are looking for is stored, you have the option to search only in this app by tapping "Search in app".

iPhone X: How to change the search settings before searching

To specify where to search before you start searching, you need to adjust the search settings accordingly. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone X and select the "Siri & Search" option. Search for an app there, select it and determine whether the selected app is searched when a search query is made by clicking on "Search suggestions & Shortcuts".