How to enable Apple Intelligence in EU
Apple Intelligence is a new feature introduced with the release of iOS 18.1 where you can enable some amazing AI features to improve your workflow in various apps. Unfortunetly, Apple Intelligence is not allowed to work in Europen Union and just changing your Apple ID Country or Region will not work.
With the iOS 18.0 update, Apple Intelligence is not yet available. Apple Intelligence is enabled in beta with iOS 18.1 release when your device language and Siri language are set to a supported language.
Why use Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence features on iOS 18.1 is integrated across various apps and experiences. These include Writing Tools, Photo Cleanup, Memory Movie creation, Natural Language Search in Photos, Notification Summaries, Focus mode for reducing interruptions, Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing in Focus, Priority Messages in Mail, Smart Replies in Mail and Messages, and enhancements to Siri including new look and feel, or more natural voice.
However, these features are only available on the latest devices, such as the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max models. Older devices are not supported.
That said, with the release of TrollRestore, a new exploit was found that allows system file modifications on iOS without jailbreaking by modifying and patching a backup. This breakthrough is a key step towards enabling Apple Intelligence on all devices running iOS 18.1, including those in the EU. And this is possible with the misakaX app.
With my experience, I will guide you through the entire process of enabling Apple Intelligence in the EU and other countries on iOS 18.1 and newer, using easy-to-follow steps and the misakaX application for Desktop.
Supported devices
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Activate Apple Intelligence Anywhere!
Officially, Apple Intelligence works with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 Series running iOS 18.1 and newer. However, by exploiting a iOS bug, it’s possible to enable this feature on all devices, including in regions where it’s restricted, such as the European Union and China. Huy Nguyen has proven that it works, and I can also confirm this.
To enable Apple Intelligence in the EU and any other country, follow the steps:
Step 1. Download, install, and configure misakaX with the MobileGestalt.plist.
Step 2. Open the Settings app → General → Language & Region.
Step 3. Set the device Region, Language, and Siri language to English (US) language.
Step 4. Sign out from your iCloud account.
Step 5. Open misakaX and enable the Apple Intelligence (tick option).
Step 6. Reboot your iPhone to apply changes.
Step 7. Open the misakaX app and click on the Apple Intelligence (extra) option.
Step 8. Wait about 15-20 minutes and login back to your iCloud account.
Step 9. Open the Settings app → Apple Intelligence & Siri and tap 'Join Waitlist'.
Step 10. Enable Apple Intelligence with the toggle.
How to enable Apple Intelligence in China
Apple Intelligence will not currently work for iPhone models purchased in mainland China. For supported iPhone models purchased outside of China mainland, Apple Intelligence will not currently work if you are in China mainland and if your Apple ID Country/Region is also in China mainland. However, this is not an issue anymore.
Users in China can use the ShutterSound feature in misakaX to bypass regional restrictions. After applying this option, the remaining steps to activate Apple Intelligence in China are the same.
