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Old 11-09-2018, 03:56 PM   #1
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Exclamation [Troubleshooting] [Solved] Search function broken
The search function is broken on my Kindle Voyage. It is unable to find anything, even in books loaded months ago, or in book purchased on Amazon.

Is there a way to force a complete reindexing? Maybe by deleting a file somewhere.

My Kindle was plugged on sector last night and Firmware is 5.10.1.1

Thank you.
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Old 11-12-2018, 02:53 PM   #2
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Bump. Anybody else know a good answer here?
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Search Index files are kept here:
/system/Search Indexes/

system is a hidden folder. If you are on Windows, you'll need to disable "Hide protected operating system files" in order to access it.

Delete the contents of "Search Indexes" and restart your kindle.

Edit: Before trying the above, simply restart your kindle first and see if search works. Often a restart will fix abnormal behavior.
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Old 11-12-2018, 03:35 PM   #4
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Can you clarify the meaning of "my Kindle was plugged on sector"? This is an expression I'm unfamiliar with.
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Old 11-12-2018, 04:29 PM   #5
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Thanks a lot Jimmy. It seems to work. My Kindle is now indexing my books.

Harry: In french, « branché sur le secteur ».
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You're welcome. I hope search works for you again.
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Old 11-12-2018, 05:16 PM   #7
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Thanks a lot Jimmy. It seems to work. My Kindle is now indexing my books.

Harry: In french, « branché sur le secteur ».
Ah, thank you. Now makes sense. The correct English translation would be "connected to the wall charger".
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Old 11-12-2018, 07:35 PM   #8
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Yes; or, linked to the power plant. :0)

Still indexing. 99 books remaining.
I think it keeps the book I'm currently reading for the end...... :0/
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Ah, thank you. Now makes sense. The correct English translation would be "connected to the wall charger".
Hmmm.... I would suggest "with the charger plugged into the electrical outlet or mains" as a closer translation.
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