My iPhone 13 is in sos mode and I can’t get it off

My iPhone 13 is in SOS mode and I can’t get it off

Posted on Nov 24, 2022 11:41 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2022 12:22 PM

Thanks for reaching out 98whiskey,


It sounds like you're having some trouble getting your iPhone out of SOS mode. We can help.


A great place to start is with these steps If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad:


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

Check your coverage area
- Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage.
- Turn cellular data off and then back on again. Go to Settings, then tap Cellular or Mobile Data. If you're using an iPad, you might see Settings > Cellular Data.
- If you're traveling internationally, make sure that your device is set up for data roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Roaming.

Top part of an iPhone screen showing cellular settings

If you see SOS or SOS only

If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device isn't connected to a network, but you can still make emergency calls. This feature is available in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Top part of iPhone screen showing "SOS only" in status bar


Hope that helps.


Take care.

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Nov 26, 2022 12:22 PM in response to 98whiskey

Thanks for reaching out 98whiskey,


It sounds like you're having some trouble getting your iPhone out of SOS mode. We can help.


A great place to start is with these steps If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad:


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

Check your coverage area
- Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage.
- Turn cellular data off and then back on again. Go to Settings, then tap Cellular or Mobile Data. If you're using an iPad, you might see Settings > Cellular Data.
- If you're traveling internationally, make sure that your device is set up for data roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Roaming.

Top part of an iPhone screen showing cellular settings

If you see SOS or SOS only

If you see SOS or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device isn't connected to a network, but you can still make emergency calls. This feature is available in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Top part of iPhone screen showing "SOS only" in status bar


Hope that helps.


Take care.

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