Apple Takes Steps to Block Siri on Unauthorized Devices?

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Posted February 14, 2012 at 7:42pm by iClarified

Apple may be taking steps to block Siri on unauthorized devices, according reports circulating online.

Wolvy, a moderator on iHackMyi, reports that a new "SetActivationToken" has disabled Siri for most users.

Previously, you only needed Spire, a host and a certificate and you were away. Now Apple have added a "SetActivationToken" which has disabled Siri for almost everyone on illegitimate devices.

A temporary (hopefully) workaround of deleting "com.apple.assistant.plist" from the device appears to resolve the issue for now, but will this become another game of cat and mouse for apple, just like in Jailbreaking?

For those experiencing the issue you can use iFile to delete the /var/mobile/Library/Preferences/com.apple.assistant.plist file.

We'll let you know if any further information on the issue comes to light.

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JS - February 15, 2012 at 6:03pm

No big deal, with the work that is going on with Sara, available via cydia, Siri might just meet it's match. Sara is getting been getting better everyday, and can do a lot of things Siri can't.

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JL - February 15, 2012 at 5:06pm

Problem is. The Plist file keeps,coming back after you reboot the phone, lol.

Chris - February 15, 2012 at 9:50am

Just curious why so many people think they have the right to pirate a piece of software because it's only available on a new model of phone? It's not like any of us bought an iphone4 or older expecting to get Siri on it - so why the big deal that a company decided to offer sme new software on a new device? I don't get why so many people think Apple owes it to them.

bonez - February 15, 2012 at 2:30am

sorry i like to have a device i can make mine in future iOS updates... i get jailbreak in 5.1 you have to wait 9 months :P

6italia0 - February 14, 2012 at 10:11pm

oh no!!! what will I ever do without siri on my iPad 2?!?!? hold on let me ask siri on my 4S lol (yes, this is meant to be a dick comment)

I have a aserver rummomg - February 14, 2012 at 9:54pm

I have a server running any one want siri let me know ill give you the cert for 5 dollars

ImTrolling - February 14, 2012 at 9:49pm

Another reason it sucks to have Apple