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I changed Siri’s voice and now it doesn’t speak

I changed Siri’s voice and now it only responds by text. How do I fix it?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, 16

Posted on Jun 22, 2023 7:32 PM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2023 1:31 AM

Here are some things you can try to fix Siri not speaking after changing its voice:


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  3. Check your Siri settings. Make sure that the "Siri Responses" setting is turned on. To do this, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Responses.
  4. Redownload the Siri voice. Sometimes, the Siri voice can get corrupted. To redownload the Siri voice, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice. Select a different voice, then change it back to the one you want.
  5. Update your iPhone's software. Apple often releases software updates that fix bugs. To check for updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. The latest is iOS 16.5.1 for your device.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.

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Jun 23, 2023 1:31 AM in response to Jayce1963

Here are some things you can try to fix Siri not speaking after changing its voice:


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  3. Check your Siri settings. Make sure that the "Siri Responses" setting is turned on. To do this, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Responses.
  4. Redownload the Siri voice. Sometimes, the Siri voice can get corrupted. To redownload the Siri voice, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice. Select a different voice, then change it back to the one you want.
  5. Update your iPhone's software. Apple often releases software updates that fix bugs. To check for updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. The latest is iOS 16.5.1 for your device.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.

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