8 Fix Siri Shortcuts Not Working on iPhone (iOS 18.5)

Good news for the angry people who have always had a problem with Siri, because Siri doesn’t understand what you say. Now, Apple uses Workflow, which serves as an intermediate bridge to create a custom shortcut that defines a specific task for you. Here, I show you how to create or resolve Siri Shortcuts issues on your iPhone and iPad using the latest iOS.

Let’s explore options based on the past. Turn on Siri by pressing the Side button, use “Hey Siri” to wake it up, and speak naturally. Use Type to Siri – Use a command by speaking or typing from the keyboard, or correct it. Now Create Custom Siri Shortcuts for use with apps, open a Browser, Make Calls, Send Messages, and much more.

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If Siri Shortcuts are not working on your iPhone, try these solutions:

✅ Quick Fixes:

Fix 1: Restart iPhone

A simple restart can fix shortcut execution bugs. If you’re a New user, watch this tutorial on how to perform a Force Restart on your iPhone.

Fix 2: Check Siri Settings

Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri or Siri & Search
Ensure ‘Listen for “Hey Siri“‘ is enabled (Talk & Type to Siri > ‘Hey Siri’)
Enable “Press Side Button for Siri is enabled, Go back and “Allow Siri When Locked” are enabled.

Fix 3: Enable Shortcuts App Access

Allow Untrusted Shortcuts (Allow Running Scripts in iOS 18) if needed.

Go to Settings > Scroll to Apps > Shortcuts.
Tap on Advanced > Allow Running Scripts Toggle.

Enable other toggle options if needed.

Fix 4: Update iOS

Go to Settings > General > Software Update

Install the latest iOS version.

Fix 5: Recreate the Shortcut

Sometimes the shortcut file may be corrupted. Delete and rebuild it using the Shortcuts app.

Fix 6: Check App Permissions

If a shortcut involves other apps, ensure those apps have the right permissions under Settings > [App Name].

Fix 7: Reset Siri & Dictation

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary

Fix 8: Reset All Settings(as last resort)

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings
(This won’t delete your data, but will reset Wi-Fi, keyboard, layout, etc.)

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