Will apple intelligence work with Chinese Apple ID and US bought iPhone?

Hi, I’m trying to set up Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 16, but nothing happens when I click “Set Up Now.” My device was purchased in the U.S., and I’m currently in the U.S., but I’m using a China mainland Apple ID.

I found on the Apple Support website that Apple Intelligence is not currently supported for China mainland Apple IDs. How to get Apple Intelligence - Apple Support

Will support for China mainland Apple IDs be added in future updates? If so, will Apple Intelligence use ChatGPT or a Chinese AI model in that case?

iPhone 16

Posted on Jan 17, 2025 9:58 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on Feb 27, 2025 4:31 PM

sohnenblume wrote:

Opinions need to go thru arguments to become facts, especially when it contradicts with official announcements.

There is NO opinion being shared with you. Contained in the following Apple Support Article about how to get Apple Intelligence --> How to get Apple Intelligence - Apple Support (CA), is the following:

For China Residents

Apple Intelligence will not currently work for supported devices purchased in China mainland. For supported devices purchased outside of China mainland, Apple Intelligence will not currently work if you are in China mainland and if your Apple Account Country/Region is also in China mainland.

When Apple Intelligence is available in the EU or China mainland, previously purchased devices that support Apple Intelligence will be able to activate and use it in that region.

Apple has made it pretty clear that if your region is Mainland China, you can't use Apple Intelligence.

If the Apple document isn't enough, it would be advisable for you to contact Apple Support directly. Since you are in the US, you can call Apple at: 800-MY-APPLE

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