Phone going into SOS mode even after switching carriers

My phone has been going from full service to minimal service to SOS mode for the last few weeks. I reset network settings, updated iOs, even switched carriers. Could it be a hardware issue?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 30, 2023 12:21 PM

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razmee209

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May 30, 2023 2:04 PM in response to CocoKing

CocoKing wrote:

My phone has been going from full service to minimal service to SOS mode for the last few weeks. I reset network settings, updated iOs, even switched carriers. Could it be a hardware issue?

No it a phone carrier feature, contact yours.

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