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Stuck on sos mode and can’t make or receive calls

I just got a new iPhone but I can’t make calls and stuck on sos mode. How do I I fix this?

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 6, 2022 5:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2022 11:45 PM

If you see No Service or Searching in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), your device isn't connected to a cellular network. If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device can still make emergency calls.


If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

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Oct 6, 2022 11:45 PM in response to Fairykat85

If you see No Service or Searching in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), your device isn't connected to a cellular network. If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device can still make emergency calls.


If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

Stuck on sos mode and can’t make or receive calls

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