How to turn off Apple Intelligence on iPhone

If you get interrupted by Apple Intelligence on your phone, then follow this step-by-step guide to turn off
An undated image of Apple Intelligence logo. — Apple/ Apple Developer/ Canva
An undated image of Apple Intelligence logo. — Apple/ Apple Developer/ Canva

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If you get interrupted by Apple Intelligence in your phone, and you might not be comfortable with AI analysing your media and text or if your phone experiences battery drainage, then Gadinsider has compiled a step-by-step guide to turn off Apple Intelligence.

Here’s how to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

  1. Firstly, launch the iPhone Settings menu from your home screen on the App Library. 
  2. Swipe down through Settings and click on Apple Intelligence and Siri. 
  3. Afterwards, click on the toggle switch available right next to Apple Intelligence and turn it off. 
  4. Wait for a few seconds until you receive a confirmation and click on Turn Off Apple Intelligence.
  5. Now your iPhone will not interrupt you with AI features running in the background until you re-enable it again.