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Why does it show that last month Siri used 37.3 MB of data even though I have all (that I could find) preferences turned off? Which actually breaks down to 2 questions:
I am not very tech savvy so I apologize if my questions seem remedial to the average member. Thank you
Also a general idea of what Siri does and how that does it
may be found through reading Support articles and user
guides online..
•Use Siri on all your Apple devices - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204389
"Siri availability and features vary by language, and country and region.
Learn which Siri features are supported in your country or region on
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS."
•Legal - Improve Siri and Dictation & Privacy - Apple
//www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/improve-siri-dictation/
"..If you opt in to Improve Siri and Dictation, the audio of your interactions
with Siri and Dictation may be stored on Siri servers and reviewed by Apple
employees to develop and improve Siri, Dictation, and natural language
processing functionality in Apple products and services.."
•Siri | Apple Developer Documentation
//developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/siri/
When you use Siri or any Apple software inside your product
these can be set up by the user/owner, to act in several ways.
[Understand and learn how to use & set them for your benefit.]
Also a general idea of what Siri does and how that does it
may be found through reading Support articles and user
guides online..
•Use Siri on all your Apple devices - Apple Support
//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204389
"Siri availability and features vary by language, and country and region.
Learn which Siri features are supported in your country or region on
iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS."
•Legal - Improve Siri and Dictation & Privacy - Apple
//www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/improve-siri-dictation/
"..If you opt in to Improve Siri and Dictation, the audio of your interactions
with Siri and Dictation may be stored on Siri servers and reviewed by Apple
employees to develop and improve Siri, Dictation, and natural language
processing functionality in Apple products and services.."
•Siri | Apple Developer Documentation
//developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/siri/
When you use Siri or any Apple software inside your product
these can be set up by the user/owner, to act in several ways.
[Understand and learn how to use & set them for your benefit.]
..quickfrownfix..
Because of the troublesome path to turn off Siri and associated settings
in your Apple product(s) and have not figured out how to accomplish this
at least in the iPhone, leaving breadcrumbs of clues, leaves you clueless..
My Siri has not bothered me for a few years, and from two iPhones back.
In fact, a few times since totally disabling all settings, I almost wish that
Siri could be called upon; since I don't even use it to finish sentences or
auto-complete anything which I'd thought a digital assistant should do.
Perhaps if I get some free time offline and away from my three older Macs
and 1.5 iPhones (one hasn't been fully set up again; after disabling) I may
write a book. ~ As I've had some incredibly odd real life tales, in real time.
But I may never get around to doing that, so this probably won't happen.
Even if you do turn every thing OFF; on rare occasion the log files, or a
system energy item; or a file shift ledger, or whatever.. An indication of
the existence within your Apple iPhone or computer may show records
related to 'Siri' Name & some shuffled items did occur. But not much.
A few extensive or in-depth searches may reveal how you could find
and totally remove or neuter the Siri name; purge it fully. ~That said..
..I won't reveal more findings here. Least 'Gods of Siri' wreak vengeful
things on any other paths I may choose; &/or edit more of my posts.
Integrated parts of these protected systems, will almost always retain
even a vestige or ghost of their former whole; very difficult to remove.
Parts of the newer iOS and macOS cannot be tampered with at all..
At least not from the consumer side. Unless you become a Developer
or use some of the tricks in their bag: There isn't a DIY siri-lobotomy.
I’m going to have to be more specific I guess.
While I prefer Apple phones over any other on the market, I do not want Siri on my phone (or any other program forced upon me by the developer). I understand that I have no way of getting rid of this thing. So my only option is to turn off everything i can find that it is attached to. And PLEASE do not tell me to just toggle the Siri switch to off. I know for a fact that does not work. That is why I was asking about Siri using my data that I purchase to send information to Apple or whoever. And to SravanKra, when I go to setup->cellular->systems-> I can clearly read it had used approximately 38 MB of data. So when you say it doesn’t send anything anywhere the phone logs say different.
So let me rephrase everything into one question. I would like a list of all possible, no matter how small, actions I can take to remove or shutdown all actions and procedures involving Siri. If this task seems too daunting I would be happy to make a donation to the bank account of your choice.
Whatever answers are forthcoming, I would just like to convey my deepest appreciation for sharing your time and expertise with me. Sincerely
hey Quick Frown: i agree with you . however i try not to use seri either as someone else is using it and it seems she is trying to run my iphone with her program . even if you turn it off it can be turned back on i the commands and program section . if you don't get the answers you need ask for a senior tech to help you . as it seems like Seri has too much power . when she responds idiotically to some of your questions !!
so good luck ! apple is very good in helping me ! except in the store where the techs try to multitask . too much and ignore you !
Thank you K Shaffer, if nothing else it is nice to know I’m not alone in my feelings for Siri.
As far as your book goes, it sounds like you already know you have the content and ability to do it. Just not the time. I think if it’s important enough for you it will get done. Stay positive. I think the Workaholics said it best:
”With that attitude, you’ll
never fax glitter.”
Go fax glitter K Shaffer and I’ll keep checking the shelves of my local bookstore.
QuickFrownFix wrote:
1. What is Siri doing?
2. Why and who is Siri sending data to?
Thank you Miapplepi. That is very good advice. I did not know that was as even an option. It’s nice to hear how helpful Apple can be.
Use of personal data w/o consent
