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Dtharp94 Author

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How do i turn off sos mode?

I can not call, message, or use data. Some how sos mode was started on my iPhone 13. How do I turn it off?

iPhone 13

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 12:39 PM

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lkrupp

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Posted on Nov 22, 2023 12:44 PM

You will likely need to contact your cellular provider as it sounds like your account has been closed or disabled. SOS mode only happens when an account is closed or turned off for some reason. SOS mode means all you can do is make emergency calls with the device. There is no turning it off.

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lkrupp

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Nov 22, 2023 12:44 PM in response to Dtharp94

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How do i turn off sos mode?