iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck in SOS mode

Got my iPhone 17 pro max and it is going on day 3 of being in sos mode


iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 28, 2026 12:50 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2026 12:55 PM

Thank means it hasn’t been set up with your carrier. Contact them to install an eSIM. It will be in SOS forever unless you do.


SOS means the iPhone is working, but it isn’t connected to an account with a mobile carrier.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck in SOS mode

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