How can I get Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 12?

is there a way when i download ios18 to get apple intelligence on iphone 12 in a beta or anyway i can at least get the basics


also what is best to get if i want to buy a semi-cheap iPhone

iphone 14 pro 15 plus or wait for the iPhone 16 to get on cyber Monday deals


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 16, 2024 5:26 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 9:15 PM

wellie32 wrote:

Please help I don’t know how to install my iphone 12pro to apple intelligence.Any idea on how to install.


You don't know how, because you can't. The iPhone 12 Pro supports iOS 18 – but it does not support Apple Intelligence.


You need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or 16-series phone to install Apple Intelligence. You also must satisfy some other requirements (e.g., "Apple Intelligence will not currently work for supported devices purchased in China mainland").


References: How to get Apple Intelligence - Apple Support and Apple Intelligence - Apple

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Dec 13, 2024 5:26 PM in response to Splat591

Splat591 wrote:

Yeah but maybe we could get a worse version with less features.

Well, Apple doesn't provide "worse versions" of anything. Mac Jim ID gave you a really excellent response and we'll just leave it there. The fact won't change that iPhone 12 is NOT capable of running Apple Intelligence and if Apple Intelligence is something you want, Apple would be happy to take your phone in trade towards an iPhone which can run Apple Intelligence.

Feb 3, 2025 3:39 PM in response to bilya161

bilya161 wrote:

How can I make apple intelligence on my iPhone 12


You cannot.


Apple offers a trade-in program in some areas, so if your iPhone 12 is in good condition, you might be able to trade it in, and get credit to apply to the purchase of an iPhone 16-series phone or Certified Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max. However, the trade-in credit would only be a small fraction of the price of the replacement phone.

Dec 13, 2024 4:01 PM in response to Splat591

Splat591 wrote:

Yeah but maybe we could get a worse version with less features.

You already have AI on your device to perform many tasks, that is exactly what Machine Learning is. Some of these features such as Object Detection are available on your device and not on earlier devices such as the iPhone X for the same reason you see now. Software has always outpaced Hardware ever since the first computer and that is going to continue to be the case well into the future.

  • Object Detection in Photos
  • Face Detection in Photos
  • Pet Detection in Photos
  • Memories in Photos
  • Text Prediction
  • Siri Suggestions
  • Face ID
  • Neural Image Analysis
  • Map Suggestions

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