Jailbreak Tweak Enables Siri Dictation on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch

[Akshay Masand]

Many iOS hackers and developers have been trying to port Siri to older iDevices since its release on the iPhone 4S. So far the progress that has been made has showed that the Siri technology doesn’t require the iPhone 4S’ A5 processor or increased memory, so limiting the technology to the 4S is clearly a marketing tactic utilized by Apple.

A developer named Eric Day (@smartype) has uploaded a new jailbreak package called Siri0us, which is described as having “Siri” dictation for your iOS 5 devices. The big issue with porting Siri to older iOS devices is that iPhone 4S keys and files are required, but this isn’t the case with this jailbreak tweak. The tool works accurately and runs smooth. Furthermore, it has been tested on several devices and seems to work fine. The dictation is largely accurate and doesn’t take much time either. The technology is actually Nuance-based dictation, but in the end, it is pretty much the same as Siri. Just to clarify, you will need an internet connection for the microphone to show up.

To get the jailbreak package for yourself, add the following repo to your Cydia sources; http://apt.if0rce.com then all you have to do is search for “Siri0us.” It’s been noted that some users may run into issues when trying to install. One of the common issues during the installation was users complaining about their iDevice continually respringing. If this happens to you, do not restore, instead use the SHSH tool to remove the following file /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/AssistantServices.framework from your iDevice.

I personally didn’t have any issues when installing the package and everything continues to work flawlessly. Siri0us has worked for many and although it doesn't full Siri functionality, it does provide some of the utility. Check it out and let us know what you think below!

Source: Eric Day

[hktvb2001]

Request time out...it doesnt add the url source..

[Akshay Masand]

Request time out...it doesnt add the url source..

Make sure you use a zero in the URL (its a if0rce with a zero) not the letter "O"

[Jastra]

Request time out...it doesnt add the url source..

Same thing happens when I try..... And I am using a zero and not an o.

[lalp]

Make sure you use a zero in the URL (its a if0rce with a zero) not the letter "O"

Same error message :-(

[ninjallo]

Same error message :-(

On his twitter it says his servers down right now

[didithu]

Make sure you use a zero in the URL (its a if0rce with a zero) not the letter "O"

Same here!!!

[brian5s]

Request time out...it doesnt add the url source..

Same here..with a zero!

[djerrol]

same here too

[Moneymikey]

Source will not load

[xLastWishx]

Here's the link to the ".deb" file. Sir0us

[amorfeusz]

On his twitter it says his servers down right now

Found it on this repo:

http://cydia.myrepospace.com/TechnoSmarts312

I just spoke this last sentence works fine

[Eligos]

I have it installed on my 3gs ios5. It works really well to call phone numbers but no microphone icon appears anywhere, even after a restart. Great port so far!

[metaserph]

I spoke this reply. Works!

[james.man33056]

how do you get it to work

[ninjallo]

Same here no go 3GS 5.0 I can get voice control but nothing more

[Newbee123]

it won't work for me i4 ios5. I hold down home button and all I can see on the screen is Voice Control. Maybe something's wrong with my i4.

[mervynokm]

It'll appear as a button on keyboard no options

[didithu]

I have it installed on my 3gs ios5. It works really well to call phone numbers but no microphone icon appears anywhere, even after a restart. Great port so far!

Same to me. Cannot see mic icon nowhere

[antado]

To be clear; does one have to be on ios5 for this to work or is it compatible on iOS 4.3.3?