How To Fix Siri 'Looks Like You Don't Have This App'

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If your iPhone keeps showing a message from Siri saying “looks like you don’t have [app name] on your iPhone,” and it keeps prompting you about it every few minutes—even when no one is talking—you’re likely dealing with a persistent Siri alert or a notification glitch.

Here’s how to stop these unwanted reminders:

First, check if Siri is trying to suggest the app or if there’s a related shortcut or reminder active on your device. Sometimes, residual notifications or Siri suggestions can appear even after the app is deleted.

Next, try turning off Siri Suggestions for that specific app. To do this:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Siri & Search.”
3. Look for the app that kept prompting you (or any recent apps that might be related).
4. Toggle off “Suggestions in Search,” “Suggestions in Look Up,” and “Suggestions on Lock Screen.”

If the prompts persist, you might want to reset Siri:

– Go to Settings → Siri & Search.
– Turn off “Listen for ‘Hey Siri’” and “Press Side Button for Siri.”
– Confirm when prompted.
– Then, restart your iPhone.
– After rebooting, go back to Settings → Siri & Search and turn on Siri again, setting up your preferences.

Another step is to check your Notifications:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap “Notifications.”
3. Look for any apps involved in the alerts.
4. Disable notifications from those apps temporarily to see if it stops the prompts.

If all else fails, resetting your settings could help:

– Navigate to Settings → General → Reset → Reset All Settings.
– This won’t erase your personal data, but it will reset system settings, including network, privacy, and Siri settings.

Considering your recent upgrade to the new iPhone 17 didn’t fix the issue, and it feels even worse now, these steps should clear out any lingering glitches. If the problem continues, reaching out to Apple Support might be the best move—they can help troubleshoot more complex or ongoing issues.