Siri works sporadically after last update

Since the last update, SIRI only works sporadically - Settings are correct

how to fix, went to geek squad & they couldn’t figure it out



iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 22, 2026 10:22 AM

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Feb 22, 2026 8:40 PM in response to kathleenfrompewaukee

kathleenfrompewaukee wrote:

Since the last update, SIRI only works sporadically - Settings are correct
how to fix, went to geek squad & they couldn’t figure it out





Put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - identify potential hardware and software issues

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213273




Follow the 3R 's- if a restart does not solve your problem proceed


Have you shutdown & restarted the iPhone ie power off/on...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559


Reset or a Force Restart,

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios


Restore from backup, restore as new device.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201252


still no insight or resolve—


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 26.3

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204



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