IPhone SE dialling 911 on its own

I’ve reviewed various articles about emergency services being triggered accidentally but in my case, I was not anywhere near the phone. It was placed on a table with the screen saver on and somehow triggered a 911 call.

Is this a known bug and how do I ensure it doesn’t happen again? Thanks for any insight you can provide.

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 08:42 AM

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nares33

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Feb 3, 2023 09:03 AM in response to AFT58

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Feb 3, 2023 09:47 AM in response to nares33

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