Can I delete two cryptex files associated with Apple Intelligence

I have no intention nor interest in using Apple Intelligence. Every option is switched off and I am trying to reclaim storage from unused and (to me) un-needed files.


I found a couple of cryptex.dmg files:

UC_FM_VISUAL_IMAGE_DIFFUSION_V1_BASE_GENERIC_H14G_Cryptex.dmg (1.9GB)

UC_FM_LANGUAGE_INSTRUCT_3B_BASE_GENERIC_GENERIC_H14G_Cryptex.dmg (1.5GB)

and 2x associated model.hwx (1.4 and 1.3GB) - the total is 4 files, 6.2GB


paths:

file:///System/Library/AssetsV2/com_apple_MobileAsset_UAF_FM_Visual/purpose_auto/9ae6be40b9b9bcaf67f13825ffc1591aa49a5054.asset/AssetData/Restore/


and

file:///System/Library/AssetsV2/com_apple_MobileAsset_UAF_FM_GenerativeModels/purpose_auto/cc2333c0b1a6a997c991d6e2f709a01c2b4c835e.asset/AssetData/Restore/


System Settibgs/General/Storage tells me that Apple Intelligence uses 9.24GB.

Ideally, I'd like to delete these files and regain (at least) 6.2GB and preferably, all 9.24GB.


Can I delete these files?

Any advice/guidance appreciated.

MacBook Air, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 27, 2025 6:01 PM

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