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Why am I getting sos only when I’m connected to password locked/protected Wi-Fi addy???

Why am I getting sos only when I am connected to protected WiFi

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 12, 2022 11:20 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2022 11:27 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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Dec 12, 2022 11:27 PM in response to Stormcloud009

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

Why am I getting sos only when I’m connected to password locked/protected Wi-Fi addy???

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