[iOS 18.1 DB2] Fix: Apple Intelligence EU workaround

In iOS 18.1 Beta 2, we finally have a confirmed working solution to bring Apple Intelligence to the EU!

Here are the steps:

  • Create a new Apple ID with region in the US. You can do this on the AppleID website. You may have to add a payment method, if that happens try to skip it if possible in any way (I don’t really remember how I did it but I created one without payment method a few years back). If it doesn’t, don’t worry. Create a new US PayPal account (you can connect your real card here) and add that to the Apple ID. For address just put some random address you find on maps.

  • On your iPhone, open Settings. Tap your profile picture. Tap on “Media & Purchases”. Press Sign out. Press on Media & Purchases again and log in with your US Apple ID

  • You should make sure that your Siri language is set to English (US), your region is set to the US and your phone language is English (US)

  • Restart your phone (may work without, just try it)

  • Open Apple Intelligence settings and join the waitlist!

Sadly, signing out of the other Apple ID deactivates Apple Intelligence instantly.

Hope this helps someone!