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iphone X is frozen and calls 911

My husband's iPhone X is frozen and when trying to shut it down and restart, it calls 911. What do I do?


iPhone X

Posted on May 19, 2020 2:01 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2020 2:13 PM

pamborn wrote:

when trying to shut it down and restart, it calls 911.

That’s because you’re shutting it down incorrectly! Indeed the method you’re using is the proper way to make an SOS call!

Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support


This is the proper way to force restart the iPhone.

  • Press and quickly release the volume up button
  • Press and quickly release the volume down button
  • Press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears


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May 19, 2020 2:13 PM in response to pamborn

pamborn wrote:

when trying to shut it down and restart, it calls 911.

That’s because you’re shutting it down incorrectly! Indeed the method you’re using is the proper way to make an SOS call!

Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support


This is the proper way to force restart the iPhone.

  • Press and quickly release the volume up button
  • Press and quickly release the volume down button
  • Press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears


iphone X is frozen and calls 911

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