Categories in the gallery search are not shown

[Moustafa]

I can't search my photos inside gallery app as I used to be where I used to find them categorised when I search for a photo.

also when I search by describing the phot it either doesnt find any related photo or it would find one photo only.

[CINDY2010]

Mmmh, maybe you should try and use another word, in this case, for tree. Try and use for example forest. 

[Rahul_Radhakrishnan]

It sounds like the Samsung Gallery app is no longer indexing or categorizing your photos as it used to. Here are a few possible reasons and solutions:

1. AI/Tagging Feature Disabled

Samsung Gallery uses AI-based tagging and categorization for photo search. If this feature is off or not working properly, search won't be effective.

Solution:

Open Gallery > Menu (three lines) > Settings

Make sure "Tag suggestions" or "Auto tag" is enabled.

Also, check if "Sync with Samsung Cloud" is on — sometimes this improves AI recognition.


2. Indexing Issues

Sometimes, the app doesn’t properly index new or existing photos.

Solution:

Go to Settings > Apps > Gallery > Storage > Clear Cache (don’t clear data unless you're okay with losing custom albums/tags).

Then restart your phone.

Wait a few minutes and try searching again.


3. Permissions Missing

If Gallery doesn't have full access to your storage, it may not be able to scan all your photos.

Solution:

Settings > Apps > Gallery > Permissions

Ensure Photos and Media access is Allowed.

4. Software Glitch

A bug might be affecting the search functionality after a system or app update.

Solution:

Go to Galaxy Store or Play Store, search for Samsung Gallery, and update it if available.

Alternatively, try searching photos using Google Photos if it's synced — it often has better AI search capabilities.

[Moustafa]

I thank you for your support. However, I tried all the methods, and no th8ng worked with me.❤