Siri Not Working on iOS 18.2? Here's the Fix

Some users have reported issues with Siri following the iOS 18.2 update, particularly with weather-related requests. This article offers several troubleshooting steps to address these problems.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Change Siri's Responses: In Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Responses, enable "Prefer Spoken Responses".
  2. Enable Location Services: For weather-related issues, ensure Location Services are enabled in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
  3. Retrain Siri: Toggle Siri off and on in Settings > Siri & Search > Talk & Type to Siri. A force restart is recommended after this step.
  4. Check for Software Updates: Go to Settings > General > Software Update to install any available updates, which may contain bug fixes.
  5. Force Restart iPhone: Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down, and finally press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. For older iPhone models, refer to Apple's support documentation.

If these steps don't resolve the issue, contacting Apple Support is advised. For other iOS 18.2 related issues, you might find this article on restoring the paginated app drawer in One UI 7 helpful. Also, check out resources on AirPods enhancements with ChatGPT in iOS 18.2 and Apple's 2025 roadmap.