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lolly225 Author

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Why is the phone on SOS only?

What does SOS only mean on my iPhone 8plus

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 8:01 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 9:24 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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Why is the phone on SOS only?

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