Built-in Dictionary not working iOS 9.3.4 (with pictures)

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Built-in Dictionary not working iOS 9.3.4 (with pictures)

I just bought my iPad Pro 9.7" yesterday so that I could use it when classes resume. I was reading a scientific journal when I found out that the "Define" feature in iBooks wasn't working. Same goes for Safari, Notes, Mail, and other apps where you can select and define a text.

Problem: Whenever I select a text and "define" it, a pop-up shows up and says that there is "No definition found." And even when I select "Manage" there is no options to be found.

Oddly enough, the dictionary in my iPhone 5s (running iOS 9.3.4) is working perfectly.

Please help me resolve this issue.

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi, Cellular, iOS 9.3.3, Recently updated to iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Aug 5, 2016 4:30 AM

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Answer 1

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Allete Author

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Aug 17, 2016 5:02 PM in response to Allete

Yes, this issue has been resolved. 🙂 If you’re still having problems with the iOS dictionaries, simply change your "Region" from settings, and change back to your original region. After that you'll be able to download new dictionaries in the "Manage" option.

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Aug 7, 2016 11:50 PM in response to Allete

same case. I had my iphone 5s back to 9.3.3 from 9.3.4 hoping to retrieve the dictionary. STILL THE SAME. I think the culprit is the dictionary server link to apple. I feel the server is not accessible at the moment

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Dmlt12y

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Aug 8, 2016 6:55 AM in response to dtrans4ter

The server might not be up and running as you suggest!

My iPad Pro's dictionary is still working but I can't download new languages. My iPhone has just been restored recently so it's not a surprise that there is no dictionary. The thing is there is nothing to download but a blank page.

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bobseufert

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Aug 8, 2016 4:06 PM in response to keb1717

Please check the dictionaries on your phone. On my iPad I have the dictionaries I already had installed but don't have the list of new dictionaries to download. The new ones should be followed with a iCloud icon with a down arrow.

Thank you.

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