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User guide
Stop saving your search history
By default, your device keeps the last 20 search results that you visit for quick reference and reuse. If you don't want to save
your search results, you can turn off this feature.
1. In the BlackBerry Device Search app, tap >
Settings
.
2. Turn off the
Save search history
switch.
Tip:
To delete an individual search result, swipe left or right on the result. To clear all of your search history permanently,
tap >
Settings
>
Clear search history
.
Perform tasks quickly with Instant Actions
Instant Actions are shortcuts that allow you to perform tasks quickly.
Note:
Instant Actions use the input language that is set on your device.
1. In the search field, type a command.
2. From the results, tap instant actions column menu.
Make a call
You can call a contact or dial a phone number right from the search field.
Type
phone
,
dial
, or
call
, and then select
Make a call
to enter a contact name or phone number.
Send an email
Type
or
, and then select
Send an email
to enter an email address.
Send a text message
Type either
sms
,
message
,
msg
, or
text
, and then select
Send a text message
to enter a contact name or phone number.
Play music
Type
play
, select
Play Music
or YouTube, and then enter a song name, artist name, or album name.
Get directions
Type
map
, and then select
Get directions
to enter the name of a business or address.
Create a note
Type
note
or
memo
, and then select
Create a note
or
Notes
to enter a title for the note or view your notes list.
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