Search files and reopen recent results

Goal

Find a file by name from home and reopen recent results.

Before you start

• Zavub is your default launcher.
• Device-wide file search needs the all-files access permission (testing builds).

Steps

1. Grant file access if asked

   The first file search explains the permission and opens the system screen.

2. Type part of the file name

   Search matches file names on the device.

3. Check recent results

   The search also lists what you opened recently.

4. Open the file

   It opens with its normal app.

What you should see

Matching file names appear in the results, and recent results are listed with a new search.

If something goes wrong

• No files appear

  Check all-files access in system settings; the permissions guide shows the exact path. Search again after granting.

• Recent results are empty

  Recent results build up as you open things; use the launcher for a while and check again.

Related guides

• Permissions and troubleshooting
• Pick a vault folder and search it