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My iPhone has the message SOS. I power off and the cell phone works however it goes back to SOS eventually. What’s wrong? What else can I do?

My iPhone has the message SOS. I power off and the cell phone works however it goes back to SOS eventually. What’s wrong? What else can I do?

Posted on May 5, 2023 8:38 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2023 12:54 AM

Apple support has an article online (link below) about the SOS message:

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


Eg; (above the trouble-shooting tips) says:

"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".

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May 6, 2023 12:54 AM in response to peggyfromalamosa

Apple support has an article online (link below) about the SOS message:

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


Eg; (above the trouble-shooting tips) says:

"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".

My iPhone has the message SOS. I power off and the cell phone works however it goes back to SOS eventually. What’s wrong? What else can I do?

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