How to enable Apple Intelligence on iPhone 16 with latest iOS update?

Hello,




I own an iPhone 16 with the part number CH, and I’ve recently updated to the latest iOS version. However, the Apple Intelligence features are not yet available on my device. Could you please let me know if there’s a way to activate this feature?




Thank you!


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iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 3:09 PM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2025 3:16 PM

CH/A model phones were manufactured for the China Market. As such, they cannot use Apple Intelligence, regardless of where in the world you are located. Not until the Chinese Government approves Apple Intelligence (if they ever do), it's not a feature you can use. And it doesn't matter where you purchased the phone. If it has CH/A in the model, it was made for Mainland China.

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Sep 16, 2025 3:16 PM in response to Mamadt68

CH/A model phones were manufactured for the China Market. As such, they cannot use Apple Intelligence, regardless of where in the world you are located. Not until the Chinese Government approves Apple Intelligence (if they ever do), it's not a feature you can use. And it doesn't matter where you purchased the phone. If it has CH/A in the model, it was made for Mainland China.

Sep 16, 2025 3:17 PM in response to Mamadt68

CH in the part number means the iPhone is meant for sale in China. As such Apple Intelligence will not be available on it regardless of where you are in the world, or what region or language it is set to.


It's simply blocked on all phones meant for the Chinese market at this time. When the Chinese government allows the use of Apple Intelligence on devices meant for the Chinese market it will become available.

Sep 16, 2025 3:19 PM in response to Mamadt68

The restrictions were placed on devices distributed for sale in China. Any change in their policy would have to come from the Government, where only then would Apple be able to allow Apple Intelligence on those devices. There has been no further updates from Apple on if/when that decision would be made. Nothing you can do on the device, like changing the region will enable that feature.

How to enable Apple Intelligence on iPhone 16 with latest iOS update?

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