Initially the Apple Intelligence upgrade download was stuck on preparing for 10+ hours. I fixed the issue by resetting all of my settings using the reset function and was able to toggle Apple Intelligence on. However now it has been stuck downloading for the entire day so far with no features working on my phone as of yet. Hoping for a fix that will allow the features to begin to function soon.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18
I was stuck on the downloading screen for days, and nothing seemed to work. I ended up changing the region and doing a settings reset, and that finally got the download to complete. The exact steps are mentioned here How to Fix Apple Intelligence Stuck in Downloading, in case anyone else is dealing with the same issue.
I was stuck on the downloading screen for days, and nothing seemed to work. I ended up changing the region and doing a settings reset, and that finally got the download to complete. The exact steps are mentioned here How to Fix Apple Intelligence Stuck in Downloading, in case anyone else is dealing with the same issue.
how do you turn off intelligence when it is stuck downloading?
Yesterday was the official Public release of 18.2... and it destroyed my Apple Intelligence! . It's been stuck on downloading at 0% for 15 hours now even though I'm using the same WiFi I've always used for updates (including the Beta updates that worked perfectly fine) and I'm on a new iPhone 16 Pro. I've tried all the suggestions (including the ridiculous ones) here on this thread to no avail. Don't know what to do now... any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Using 16pro max and recently updated 18.1 .
First it took hours to prepare the apple intelligence after waitlisting now I can somehow enable apple intelligence option but can’t use any features cause it stuck on downloading …
My Apple Intelligence features, such downloading models or machine learning downloads, are stuck and not completing. How can I resolve this issue?
I have the 16pro and it's been stuck on preparing for days...
FIXED** turns out the download was being affected by carrier restrictions. Once I joined a fast WiFi network and reset all of my settings again to refresh the Apple Intelligence download it loaded up and began to work right away.
I fixed it! Changed the language on apple intelligence to English (uk) then changed my language on my regular settings to English (uk) change the voice on my Siri and deleted the dictation history and bam immediately worked. I hope this helps. Struggled for days with it
My 16 plus also stuck on preparing.
In my case, Apple is not “Intelligent” enough to allow it via data. Even image cleanup needs wifi
Randomly worked. I double-tapped where it said “preparing” a few times, a percentage of completion at 15% popped up and quickly finished at 100%. I was then able to activate it after being stuck for over 24 hours.
Same issue on 18.1.1 on iPhone 16 Pro. I had the dumb "circle" Siri instead of the new "Glow" Siri. This worked for me. I don't know if 1-3 is essential, you can just try 4-7 first.
Do the following (Make sure you're on wi-fi and phone is charging)
For testing purposes i switched back to region US and language US.. still no luck.. but was able to get it back by doing the steps above with UK region and language.
Mystery Solved!!!!
To fix the problem go to settings>general>transfer or reset phone, tap reset, tap reset all settings, follow prompts, this will reset only settings, you will not lose your data or media, when phone restarts apple intelligence will now work. No help by apple, solved by myself, spread the word and stop everyone’s frustrations
Same. Used the beta, went to public release, settings shows redownloading and was at 99% for over 18 hours. now back down to 0 and no movement.
Fix Apple Intelligence Stuck Downloading
