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Siri not responding, needs redownload

Why is Siri is not responding - just gives a ding sound - then I need to download again. This is happening almost daily. Very inconvenient especially if I am away from home. Why can Siri not download automatically? I am using a South African voice as I live in South Africa.

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 11:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 11:37 PM

Settings > General > Accessibility > Siri > Type to Siri [Disable]


You may also look into this for more help --> If Siri or "Hey Siri" isn't working - Apple Support



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Aug 21, 2023 4:32 AM in response to SravanKrA

Hi thank you for responding but not helpful as the settings were already set up as suggested. The link is also not helpful as the information there does not apply.

Siri must be responding as the screen lights up and the colored ball shows up but the voice does not respond. Only a ding sounds.

Then I go to settings, Siri & search, select the voice and it says ‘downloading’. After that it works and responds in voice until tomorrow . . .

Siri not responding, needs redownload

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