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The Daily Insight

How long does it take a new iPhone to index?

Author

Sarah Oconnor

Updated on February 28, 2026

After you update your iPhone into iOS 13, the Messages app will index all your messages. But how long it takes depends on how many messages it needs to be indexed. Some users have lots of messages for many years, so it takes a long time, even 24 hours.

What apps are used for blogging?

Here are 5 apps to make the process of running a blog from your phone not just painless, but fun.

  • Blogging Platform: WordPress or Blogger.
  • Text Editor: Google Docs.
  • Photo Editor: Pixlr Express.
  • Social Networking: Buffer.
  • Traffic Analysis: Google Analytics.

Can I start a blog from my iPhone?

Affordable smartphones such as the iPhone SE on the T-Mobile network make mobile blogging incredibly easy. With T-Mobile being named the fastest network in the nation according to an OpenSignal’s report, you can blog anywhere, anytime on this coast-to-coast 4G LTE network.

How do I know if my iPhone is indexing?

Settings > Your Name > iCloud > turn on iCloud for Messages. In Messages there will be a status bar along the bottom showing it is uploading messages. I noticed this when I switched from my iPhone XS to 11 Pro, as well as on my iPad when I upgraded to iOS 13.

What does it mean when messages are green?

If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they’re being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You’ll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you’re not connected to the internet.

Can I blog with my smartphone?

The Blogger mobile app allows you to post, edit, save, and view your blog posts. Anyone with Android 5.0 and up can download the app. You can publish posts from anywhere, anytime with the app. You can save your post as a draft and edit it on a computer later, or edit your draft from the app on your computer.

How do I fix my iPhone message indexing?

How to reindex the Message app on your device by toggling off Messages in iCloud

  1. Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Messages in iCloud.
  2. Toggle it off.
  3. At the prompt, choose to Disable and Download Messages.
  4. Wait for your device to complete the download and start indexing.