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Stucksos Author

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My iPhone is stuck on SOS mode

How do you get your phone out of SOS mode?

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iPhone XS, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 10:21 PM

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Raicya

Level 10

213,187 points

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 4:04 AM

Try to do a force restart -> Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Go to setting - Emegency SOS -> turn Off the options.

If it doesn't help, remove and reinsert the SIM card.

If it doesn't help contact your carrier, maybe the SIM card is damaged, ask for a replaced (new) card. Normally it is free.

Ask also to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.

If it doesn't help, see these Apple articles below:

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

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

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

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