Siri asking to unlock phone

IOS 17 Siri won’t read messages without phone unlock using iphone 14 plus

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 5:13 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Oct 2, 2023 5:56 PM

Siri won’t read messages, or use any app with private data, with any model iPhone if the phone is locked. It’s a security feature, so someone who picks up your phone other than you can’t read your messages.

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Siri asking to unlock phone

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