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Kaysvillekid

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Q: how do i restore voice dictation ability?

I used to be able to dictate e-mails, sms, etc. Now it doesn't work. How do I restore this capability?

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 5:52 PM

I have this question too

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A:

Do a reset (Hold Sleep/Wake and Home buttons about 10 secs or more till Apple logo appears, ignore the Slide to Power Off that appears)

Note: You will not lose any data.

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 5:58 PM

Q: how do i restore voice dictation ability?

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by ckuan,Solvedanswer

ckuan Sep 6, 2012 5:58 PM in response to Kaysvillekid
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Sep 6, 2012 5:58 PM in response to Kaysvillekid

Do a reset (Hold Sleep/Wake and Home buttons about 10 secs or more till Apple logo appears, ignore the Slide to Power Off that appears)
Note: You will not lose any data.
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by Kaysvillekid,

Kaysvillekid Sep 7, 2012 6:53 AM in response to ckuan
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Sep 7, 2012 6:53 AM in response to ckuan

Thank you so much. Your suggestion worked.
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by ckuan,

ckuan Sep 7, 2012 6:55 AM in response to Kaysvillekid
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Sep 7, 2012 6:55 AM in response to Kaysvillekid

You're welcome.
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by Drewmyself,

Drewmyself Feb 28, 2014 4:20 PM in response to ckuan
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Feb 28, 2014 4:20 PM in response to ckuan

I have the same problem. I tried your solution but it didn't work in my case. The problem started just after I accepted the upgrade. Any other options?
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by ckuan,

ckuan Feb 28, 2014 4:32 PM in response to Drewmyself
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Feb 28, 2014 4:32 PM in response to Drewmyself

What iPhone model do you have?
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by Drewmyself,

Drewmyself Feb 28, 2014 4:34 PM in response to ckuan
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Feb 28, 2014 4:34 PM in response to ckuan

4s, thanks.
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by ckuan,

ckuan Feb 28, 2014 4:41 PM in response to Drewmyself
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Feb 28, 2014 4:41 PM in response to Drewmyself

Can you give the model as in Settings > General > About > Model > quote here

Siri requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply. Phone calls are available only on iPhone.
Read this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4992
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by Drewmyself,

Drewmyself Feb 28, 2014 4:52 PM in response to ckuan
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Feb 28, 2014 4:52 PM in response to ckuan

MC922LL/A

My Siri is disabled as well, but it is on and I have internet connection.
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by Drewmyself,

Drewmyself Feb 28, 2014 5:23 PM in response to Drewmyself
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Feb 28, 2014 5:23 PM in response to Drewmyself

Never mind. Even though I had an internet connection I went off the net and back on and it started working.
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