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Since upgrading my latest 5th Gen iPod touch to iOS 7, spotlight search does not show any apps in results. Applications is definitely ticked in the settings, and I've tried deselecting and then reselecting, but still no apps come up in search results.
Anyone know of a fix beyond a restore?
Many thanks.

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Checlk Settings>General>Spotlight Search to ensure the Ap are still checked
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
I have no problem searching for apps in iOS 7.0.2

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