SOS mode only on Wi-Fi?

Hey there kyron258,

That is unexpected behavior, and we'd like to rule out some possible causes, along with better understanding what's happening:

1. You mentioned this occurs while being connected to your house Wi-Fi network, but does the same issue occur if you connect to another Wi-Fi network at a different location?
2. We see you have iOS 16, but the latest version is iOS 16.0.2. You can verify this within Settings > General > About. Here's a link that'll show how to first back up, then Update your iPhone or iPad.
3. Have you already tried the steps in the link above your post as it addresses this issue? Here's the link again just in case: If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

Cheers!

kyron258,

Since theses only happening with one Wi-Fi network, follow the guidance found here to make sure your Wi-Fi router settings match recommendations:

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

"Before changing the settings on your router

1. Back up your router's settings, in case you need to restore them.
2. Update the software on your devices. This is critical to ensure that your devices have the latest security updates and work best with each other.

• First install the latest firmware updates for your router.
• Then update the software on your other devices, such as on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPad. 

1. On each device that previously joined the network, you might need to forget the network to ensure that the device uses the router's new settings when rejoining the network."

Take care.

Hey kyron258,

Thanks for letting us know that. What about those other steps we offered? Were you able to update? As well as follow the guidance here? If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. This can help with isolating the issue.

We look forward to hearing back.

I have a iPhone 8 and downloaded 2 updates because my phone kept going black and just now at 4 am, I first seen SOS next to my Wi-Fi. Turned my phone off, it was gone when I turned it back on and now it’s back on there again and idk why but thanks to the post, I see I’m not alone.

This is the second update I downloaded

For me this is only happening on iPhone 13 and 13 pro. 12pro and XR never have this issue. If I don’t join you he WIFI the SOS never happens. This only started after the IOS 16 on the 13’s.

It’s happening on iPhone 8 as well and I just did updates on my phone a couple days ago, read my reply to the post