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What does it mean when SOS is shown on top right of phone screen?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 26, 2023 10:39 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2023 10:42 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 26, 2023 10:42 PM in response to Ladiidream

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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