Autocorrect randomly changing words on iPhone

There have always been times that Autocorrect guesses wrong, but usually it has been extremely useful, especially with my small device. It has been useful in both English and Spanish. And I am maybe not accurate in relating this problem just to Autocorrect. Here is what started happening suddenly a few weeks ago. I will start a text message or email, and nearly EVERY WORD is something the phone wants to correct. This morning, for example, it wanted to turn the word "rather" into "Ester"; "hawk" into "Gael"; and "winter" into "w Inter." Sometimes it will try to correct an English spelling with a Spanish word, but there is no consistent logic. When the phone is on one of these tears, EVERY word in the message is underlined in red as if it were misspelled. And then sometimes, in mid message... everything clears up and Autocorrect becomes intuitive again. The red underline goes away for subsequent text. I have tried turning off Auto-Correction and Check Spelling, which made text entry very much a hassle but did fix the craziness I've described. Anyone have any ideas?


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iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 8, 2025 10:23 AM

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Jan 13, 2025 02:45 AM in response to rickexner2

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. Tap Reset, then tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary. All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard ...Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPhone
  3. Reset Network Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings: Only network settings are removed.
    1. When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile or mobile device management (MDM) are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and Ask to Join Networks settings remain turned on.
    2. To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the configuration profile, then tap Remove Profile. This also removes other settings and accounts provided by the profile. See Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone in this guide.
    3. To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM. See “Mobile device management (MDM)” in the iOS Deployment Reference.
    4. Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you've used before.
  4. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  5. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.




Jan 13, 2025 09:27 AM in response to SravanKrA

Wow, thank you for that very detailed response. As with automechanics, try the simplest things first. So, with additional Googling, I found that the little globe that shows up on some of my keyboards allows me to specify which language I'm using. (I know, duh.) That has gone a long way to bringing the phone closer to reality, although I see that if the phone doesn't recognize a word, it will suggest something from the other language dictionary. I am going to see how that goes for another day or two, but I am so appreciative of the wealth of fixes you have offered!

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