Disabling Apple Intelligence after updating to iOS 18.3.2 involves a straightforward process. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open the Settings App: Locate and tap the "Settings" app on your iPhone. It is typically represented by a gray gear icon.
2. Navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri: Scroll down through the settings menu until you find "Apple Intelligence & Siri." This option might be located towards the bottom of the screen, between other settings like "Action Button" and "Camera."
3. Disable Apple Intelligence: Once you are in the "Apple Intelligence & Siri" menu, you will see a toggle switch next to "Apple Intelligence." Tap this toggle to turn it off. You may need to confirm that you want to disable Apple Intelligence, as this will prevent you from accessing its features.
4. Verify the Change: After disabling Apple Intelligence, the toggle should turn gray, indicating that it is off. If you change your mind later, you can return to this menu and toggle it back on.
Why Disable Apple Intelligence?
Some users choose to disable Apple Intelligence due to privacy concerns or because it consumes up to 7GB of storage space for local AI models, which can be a significant issue for devices with limited storage capacity[1][2][3]. Additionally, Apple Intelligence is still in its early stages, and some users may not find its features necessary or useful[8].
Additional Tips
- Check Other Devices: If you have other Apple devices like iPads or Macs, ensure you also check their Apple Intelligence settings after updating, as the issue can affect these devices as well[1][2].
- Customize Features: If you prefer to use some Apple Intelligence features but not others, you can disable specific components within individual apps or through Screen Time settings[7][10]. However, disabling Apple Intelligence entirely is the most straightforward way to opt out of all its features.
Citations:
[1] https://www.mactrast.com/2025/03/alert-ios-18-3-2-toggles-apple-intelligence-back-on-if-you-turned-it-off/
[2] https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/11/ios-18-3-2-apple-intelligence-auto-on/
[3] https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/psa-ios-18-3-2-re-enables-apple-intelligence-if-you-turned-it-off.2452829/page-7
[4] https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-intelligence/ios-18-3-switches-on-apple-intelligence-without-asking-heres-how-to-turn-it-off
[5] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/is-apple-intelligence-getting-in-your-face-heres-how-to-turn-it-off/
[6] https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/get-started-with-apple-intelligence-iphc28624b81/ios
[7] https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/not-ready-for-ai-the-easiest-ways-to-opt-out-of-apple-intelligence/
[8] https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-intelligence/tips/how-to-unplug-from-apple-intelligence-on-ios-and-macos
[9] https://www.zdnet.com/article/update-your-iphone-now-ios-18-3-2-patches-a-serious-web-browser-bug/
[10] https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1hw24yz/you_can_manually_disable_certain_apple/
[11] https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/how-to-opt-out-of-apple-intelligence