Introduction
Apple’s redesigned Siri with its glowing full-screen animation is officially reserved for newer iPhones that support Apple Intelligence. However, a workaround using GestaltEdit can enable the new Siri interface on some unsupported devices, including the iPhone 11 Pro, as long as they’re running iOS 27 Beta 1 through Beta 4.
While this method changes the Siri interface, not every Apple Intelligence feature will work because some AI capabilities still require newer hardware.
What you’ll need
Before you begin, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 27 Beta 1, Beta 2, Beta 3, or Beta 4. According to the tutorial, later versions are not supported by this workaround.
Step 1: Change Siri’s language
Open Settings > Siri and set the language to English (United States).
Step 2: Change your region
Go to Settings > General > Language & Region and switch your region to United States. If prompted, choose United States English.
Step 3: Install GestaltEdit
Download the GestaltEdit IPA, then sideload it using your preferred IPA signing method. Once installed, launch the app.
Step 4: Enable the new Siri
Inside GestaltEdit:
- Turn on the Siri AI switch.
- Accept the disclaimer.
- Tap Apply.
Your iPhone should automatically reboot after the changes are applied.
Verify the installation
After restarting:
- Open Settings > Siri.
- Look for the new Siri icon.
- If the old icon still appears, force-close the Settings app and reopen it.
Let Apple Intelligence resources download
The tutorial recommends checking Settings > General > iPhone Storage > iOS, where Apple Intelligence resources should appear as they’re downloading.
Keeping your iPhone plugged in for around one hour helps complete the download.
What works—and what doesn’t
Once everything is set up, pressing and holding the power button should display the new full-screen Siri animation instead of the classic glowing orb.
However, this doesn’t fully unlock Apple Intelligence. Features that depend on newer Apple silicon may still remain unavailable.
FAQ
Can I get the new Siri on an iPhone 11?
According to the tutorial, yes—but only on iOS 27 Beta 1 through Beta 4 using the GestaltEdit workaround.
Does this unlock every Apple Intelligence feature?
No. The new Siri interface and animation may work, but some AI features still require supported hardware.
Why do I need to change my region to the United States?
The tutorial requires setting both the Siri language and device region to United States before applying the workaround.
What if the new Siri icon doesn’t appear?
Close the Settings app from the app switcher and reopen it. The tutorial says this refreshes the icon.
How long does Apple Intelligence take to download?
The tutorial recommends leaving the iPhone plugged in for about one hour so the required resources can finish downloading.
Will this work on the latest iOS 27 beta?
Based on the tutorial, the workaround is limited to iOS 27 Beta 1 through Beta 4 and isn’t claimed to work on newer beta builds.
Final thoughts
If you’re already testing iOS 27 Beta on an older iPhone, this workaround offers a way to experience Apple’s redesigned Siri interface without upgrading your device. Just remember that the visual changes don’t guarantee access to the full Apple Intelligence feature set, since some capabilities remain tied to newer hardware.
