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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Jan 22, 2025 9:15 PM in response to wellie32

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

Feb 18, 2025 6:36 PM in response to cinthia25

cinthia25 wrote:

Please i need this apple intelligence for my iPhone 12 please 🙏🏻 i already have to iOS 18.3.1 but there aren’t any to Apple Intelligence yet please can you fix it please 🙏🏻 thank you ❤️


The iPhone 12 does not satisfy the requirements for Apple Intelligence, cannot run it now, and will not receive it.


There is no point in begging us to "fix it."


If you need Apple Intelligence, you need to buy a phone that is compatible with it. Note that although the only iPhones currently compatible with Apple Intelligence are the 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and 16-series ones, there are other requirements that mean that even some of those phones do not have it. For instance, Apple Intelligence isn't available for phones designed for sale in mainland China.

Sep 19, 2024 4:13 AM in response to BSA1924

BSA1924 wrote:

Does iphone 12 get never Apple intelligence


All of the iPhones, iPads, and Macs that will receive the Apple Intelligence beta have at least 8 GB of RAM.


The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini only have 4 GB of RAM. I would not hold my breath waiting for them to get any Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have 6 GB of RAM – but even there, Apple has not made any promises.

Nov 5, 2024 3:32 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!


The iPhone 12 has only 4 GB of RAM – half as much as the iPhones that are scheduled to get Apple Intelligence. Same for the iPhone 12 mini.


Those phones originally shipped with iOS 14.1, so I'm guessing that they are going to get iOS 19 – based on the history of many older iPhones getting five major version updates. But Apple Intelligence – seems doubtful.

Sep 19, 2024 4:17 AM in response to Basketballlover1

With respect to buying a "semi-cheap iPhone" – there aren't any "semi-cheap" iPhones that are definitely in line to receive the Apple Intelligence beta.


The only iPhones guaranteed to receive the beta are the

  • iPhone 15 Pro (discontinued)
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (discontinued)
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

All of these are recent phones, and many are high-end phones as well. Recent and high-end does not translate to "semi-cheap."

Nov 1, 2024 7:26 AM in response to Basketballlover1

Sorry to disappoint you 😞, but Apple Intelligence ⚛️ is only available on iPhone 15 Pro and later versions.


Apple Intelligence is compatible with these devices.

  • iPhone 16
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • A17 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • A17 Pro
  • iPad Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iPad Air
  • M1 and later
  • iPad mini
  • A17 Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • M1 and later
  • MacBook Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iMac
  • M1 and later
  • Mac mini
  • M1 and later
  • Mac Studio
  • M1 Max and later
  • Mac Pro
  • M2 Ultra


Source: Apple Intelligence - Apple


Nov 5, 2024 3:07 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!

Probably not. With the lack of RAM, CPU core and slower processor speed of the iPhone 12, I would imagine many users complaining how the feature had slowed down their phone and would be filling this support site with their threats to sue Apple for the performance issues they are now experiencing. It is excellent on the devices that can handle the resources required to implement the feature.

Mar 6, 2025 4:57 AM in response to BSA1924

BSA1924 wrote:

But I am to 80% sure that the ram is not the problem force you to buy an newer model

In a way, you're right. It isn't 100% the RAM. It is the RAM and the Chip in the phone, which determines if the phone is capable of running Apple Intelligence. Only the phones with 8GB of RAM, however, have the Chip, which is capable of supporting Apple Intelligence.

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