topic Android search appears very limited in Android

Android search appears very limited

epgs1 — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:30:44 GMT

I've done a search through the postings and it appears, at least historically, that the Android search facility is somewhat crippled. I've tries doing simple searches on 3 different Android platforms (HTC One, Samsung note 2, SAmsung note 10.1) and all exhibit similar behavior returning only 5 artists results. For example, guessing search term 'Peter', I get 5 Artist results, Peter Tosh, Peter GAbriel, Peter Brodersick, Peter Bjoorn and Peter Frampton. If I do a similar search on my PC or IOS platform I get a much larger return.

I've looked carefully thought settings to see if there is a parameter to change the behavior of the search function, but I've not found anything.

Am I missing something or is this just a limitation of the current Android search?

Thanks G

Re: Android search appears very limited

Joe — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:59:54 GMT

I never noticed that but you're right, it shows 5 entries under artist and albums even though more Peters appear under tracks. Why not post a request in the ideas section?

Re: Android search appears very limited

skies — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:31:53 GMT

Here in the idea section is a post on this. Please vote there y'all.

Re: Android search appears very limited

Joe — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 15:53:14 GMT

Great idea! I voted 🙂