Why is Siri repeating phrases randomly on my daughter's iPhone?

Hi so my daughter’s phone has been saying a new “brain rot” phrase every day since the first couple of days since she got her new phone. It says , tongue tongue tongue tongue tongue sahoor. I can’t figure out why this is happening. Can anyone help?



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iPhone 13

Posted on May 6, 2025 02:35 PM

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May 6, 2025 03:01 PM in response to gtotheailey

Sounds like there may have been a Shortcut added. Go to the Shortcuts app and check under My Shortcuts. A shortcut can be scheduled to run a specific times and say any phrase.


Shortcuts can also be added by Apps, and there is a section in the Shortcuts app labeled App Shortcuts and you can remove those there or delete the app and the Shortcut will also be removed.

May 13, 2025 02:13 PM in response to Caprifornicated1

Caprifornicated1 wrote:

What if the shortcuts app is invisible due to a hacker hiding it so you don’t delete it again? Where could the app hide and hold the info?

What do you mean by a hacker hiding it so you don't delete it? No one can hide apps remotely on your device. That would require physical access with the Passcode that only you would know. If you give your Passcode to someone else, you are giving them permission to hide apps if they wish.


The Shortcuts app can be hidden, removed from the Home Screen, or completely deleted. Swipe all the way to the left to view the App Library and swipe down on the screen to view all apps on your device alphabetically. If the app is hidden, it will be in the Hidden Folder. If it is not in your App Library or Hidden Folder, then it has been deleted from your phone.

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Why is Siri repeating phrases randomly on my daughter's iPhone?

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