Why can't I search the setting on my Note 5?

[timmorris83]

can't search settings on note 5

I just switched from a windows phone running windows 10 to Android Galaxy Note 5, just until a surface phone comes out. Anyway, I'm having a heck of a time getting around this thing. I thought I saw a way to search settings, but now that option is no longer there. Can someone confirm if there is a way to search settings? I have t-mobile note 5 if that makes a difference. I also tried to watch a youtube video, but his settings screen looked way different than mine. His had more of a tabbed approach where mine is just a list with no way to search.

 

[SpookDroid]

Re: can't search settings on note 5

Yup, it's still there.

Open Settings and there's a search button on the top right corner. Are you sure you're not in 'Easy Mode'? Not sure if that affects the settings/menu layouts or if it only applies to homescreens...

 

[timmorris83]

Re: can't search settings on note 5

It was easy mode. Guess that is on by default. I turned that off and everything looks more familiar. I can now add widgets to the home screen and what not. And yes, easy mode does change the layout of the settings menu. Thank you for your help.

 

[SpookDroid]

Re: can't search settings on note 5

Glad you got it sorted out!