Overview

• Apple deployed a server-side fix that re-enables Apple Intelligence model downloads without requiring user action.
• MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris first flagged the quiet rollout, and Apple has not disclosed the cause of the interruption.
• Affected owners can confirm availability by opening Settings > Apple Intelligence to see models and features like Genmoji, writing tools, and image generation.
• Some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air units were unable to access Apple Intelligence since launch, and user workarounds saw inconsistent results.
• While downloads are restoring, iOS 26 users continue to report issues such as battery drain, Wi‑Fi drops, and display artifacts.