7 Solutions to Fix Siri’s “Something Went Wrong” Error on iPhone

ByJim Miller

Siri, your iPhone's virtual assistant, is designed to make your life easier by providing information and performing tasks. However, there are times when Siri fails to respond to your queries and commands, displaying the frustrating “Something went wrong” error message. If you've encountered this issue, don't worry! We've got you covered with some effective solutions to fix the problem.

1. Try Basic Fixes

Before diving into complex solutions, it's worth trying some basic tips to resolve Siri's “Sorry, something went wrong” error on your iPhone.

  • Check your internet connection: Siri requires an internet connection to answer questions and complete certain tasks. Ensure that your iPhone has a stable internet connection.

  • Test your microphone: Siri may not respond if it can't hear your voice properly. Test your iPhone's microphone to rule out any issues and troubleshoot if necessary.

  • Restart your iPhone: Temporary glitches in iOS can sometimes cause Siri to stop working. Restarting your iPhone can often resolve such issues.

2. Change the Language to English (United Kingdom)

Surprisingly, some users have reported fixing the “Something went wrong” error by changing Siri's language to English (United Kingdom) on their iPhones. You can give this a try:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to Siri & Search > Language.
  2. Select English (United Kingdom) from the list and confirm the change.

3. Disable and Re-Enable Siri

Disabling and re-enabling Siri can help resolve any configuration issues that might be affecting its functionality. Here's how:

  1. Open the Settings app and tap on Siri & Search.
  2. Turn off the toggles next to “Listen for ‘Hey Siri'” and “Press Side Button for Siri”.
  3. Restart your iPhone and then re-enable Siri to check if it responds properly.

4. Disable and Enable Dictation

Siri relies on the Dictation feature to convert spoken words into text for processing. If Dictation malfunctions, Siri may fail to understand your requests. Try disabling and re-enabling Dictation:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to General > Keyboard.
  2. Toggle off the switch next to Enable Dictation, wait for a few moments, and then turn it back on.

5. Delete Siri & Dictation History

Sometimes, the existing Siri data on your iPhone can trigger the “Something went wrong” error. Clearing Siri's history can help restore normalcy:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to Siri & Search.
  2. Tap on Siri & Dictation History and select Delete Siri & Dictation History from the menu.
  3. Confirm the deletion to clear Siri's history.

6. Install iOS Updates

Regular iOS updates from Apple include bug fixes and performance improvements for Siri. Make sure to install any pending updates to improve Siri's functionality:

  1. Open the Settings app and tap on General.
  2. Select Software Update and download/install any available updates.

7. Reset All Settings

If all else fails, you can consider resetting all settings on your iPhone. This won't affect your personal data:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to General > Reset.
  2. Tap Reset at the bottom and select Reset All Settings from the list.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish resetting your iPhone.

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Dealing with Siri's “Something went wrong” error can be frustrating when you rely on it for reminders, music, and answers. Hopefully, the solutions mentioned above have helped you resolve the underlying issue, and Siri is now working smoothly on your iPhone.