How to Fix Siri and Dictation with Apple Intelligence

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If you’re having trouble turning off Siri and dictation on your iPhone 13 running iOS 18.2.1, you’re not alone. Many users experience issues where their requests to disable these features seem stuck. If you’ve been trying for hours without success, follow these steps to resolve the issue and regain control over your device.

Step-by-Step Guide to Disable Siri and Dictation

1. Check Your Internet Connection
Sometimes, a poor internet connection can prevent changes from being processed. Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection before proceeding.

2. Restart Your iPhone
A simple restart can fix many software glitches. Here’s how to do it:

Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons until the slider appears.
Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
After the iPhone powers down, press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.

3. Disable Siri and Dictation in Settings
Once your iPhone is back up and running, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap on Siri & Search.
Toggle off the following options:
- Listen for “Hey Siri”
- Press Side Button for Siri
- Suggestions in Search

Next, to turn off dictation:

Return to the main Settings page.
Tap on General, then select Keyboard.
Scroll to find Enable Dictation and toggle it off.

4. Reset All Settings (if needed)
If you’re still having trouble, you may need to reset your settings. This won’t delete your data but will revert system settings to their defaults. Here’s how:

Go to Settings.
Tap on General.
Scroll down to find Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Select Reset and choose Reset All Settings.

5. Update Your iOS
Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS, as updates often fix bugs. To check for updates:

Go to Settings.
Tap on General and then Software Update.

6. Contact Apple Support
If none of the above methods work, you may need to reach out to Apple Support for further assistance. They can provide solutions specific to your device and software version.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully disable Siri and dictation on your iPhone. If issues persist, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Happy to assist you!