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Permanent SOS on status bar in iPhone 12

HOW DO I GET RID OF "SOS" IN MY STATUS BAR, I CAN'T MAKE OR RECEIVE CALLS


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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 8:07 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 10:29 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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Feb 13, 2023 10:29 PM in response to cj0215

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



Permanent SOS on status bar in iPhone 12

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