How to Stop Apple Intelligence from Re-Activating Unnecessarily

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Are you tired of Apple’s intelligence features taking up space on your phone? You’re not alone. Many users find themselves repeatedly disabling these features after each software update, only to discover they’ve been reactivated. If you’re looking for a way to make Apple’s intelligence features go away for good, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a simple guide to help you do just that.

Step 1: Turn Off Siri Suggestions

Apple’s intelligence often integrates with Siri suggestions, which can be annoying if you don’t want it. To disable this:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap on Siri & Search.
Here, you’ll see options to turn off suggestions in search, suggestions in lookup, and suggestions on the lock screen. Toggle these switches off.

Step 2: Disable Your Siri Settings

If you’re not a fan of Siri’s personal assistant capabilities, you can turn off Siri altogether:

Go to Settings.
Tap on Siri & Search.
Find the toggle for Listen for “Hey Siri” and switch it off. You should also turn off Press Side Button for Siri and Allow Siri When Locked.

Step 3: Manage App Suggestions

Many apps utilize Apple’s intelligence features to provide suggestions based on your usage. If you want to disable these:

Open Settings again.
Tap on Privacy & Security.
Scroll down and select Analytics & Improvements.
Disable Share with App Developers if you want to limit the data shared that fuels suggestions.

Step 4: Check for Updates

Sometimes, turning off these features can be reversed with new updates. To ensure you don’t have to repeat these steps:

Go back to Settings.
Tap on General.
Select Software Update.
If it’s time for an update, read the details to see if they touch on Siri or other intelligence features. Consider waiting for feedback from other users before updating.

Step 5: Final Touches

After you’ve done all this, it’s wise to keep an eye on your settings. With every Apple update, revisit the Siri & Search settings to ensure nothing has changed.

By following these steps, you should be able to prevent Apple’s intelligence features from taking space on your phone again. Enjoy a cleaner, more personalized experience without unwanted suggestions!