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can't get SOS off of my iPhone. Cannot receive or make calls. How do I get the phone to work normally with out SOS?

How do I get the SOS notice off of my phone. I can't make or receive calls. This is the 2nd time and I have only had the iPone since November 2022???

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 1, 2023 7:43 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2023 10:15 PM

If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device can still make emergency calls.

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on AT&T's 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings.

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

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Apr 1, 2023 10:15 PM in response to SierraWinddancer

If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device can still make emergency calls.

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on AT&T's 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings.

More items...


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

can't get SOS off of my iPhone. Cannot receive or make calls. How do I get the phone to work normally with out SOS?

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