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How to fix sos mode on iPhone

Marlin C., 2025-06-11
How to fix sos mode on iPhone?

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SOS mode means that your device is not connected to any cellular network. You can only make an emergency call directly from a satellite. The SOS mode feature is only available in some countries like Canada, Australia, the United States, Japan, and some other countries. You can use the SOS mode on iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and in the updated version of 18.2.
This mode is specially created for emergencies like if you had an accident or if you have any health issue and your device didn't get the network you can call an emergency service through satellite. And inform them about your emergency.

How to get out of SOS mode on iPhone:

When your device is stuck in SOS mode apple recommends some actions to try! The following actions are given below:

1: Try to reconnect to your cellular network by turning the airplane mode on for at least 15 seconds.
2: Restart your device.
3: Check your surroundings if you are in an unfamiliar place try to move a bit to check if your network is back
4: Contacting your carrier

Why does my iPhone get stuck in SOS mode?

There are some basic possibilities to get your device stuck in SOS mode. Some of them are given below:

1: You accidentally hold the power button and the volume button for 2 seconds.
2: Your device has a software issue.
3: Your network settings are incorrect.
4: You have an issue with your WI-FI.

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How to Install?

Before installing make sure to follow these steps given below

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Step 1

Backup your data

Make sure you have backed up your device using iCloud or iTunes on your PC or Mac. Otherwise, you may lose your data.

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Step 2

Connect your device

You can connect your device using a Lightning or USB-C cable to your PC or Mac.

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Step 3

Turn off Find My

On your device, go to Settings - [your name] Find My - Find My iPhone/iPad, then turn off the Find My iPhone/iPad.

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Step 4

Install .ipsw file

In iTunes or Finder (Mac), hold down the Shift key (or the Options key on a Mac) and click on Restore iPhone... button.

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Step 5

Restore your backup

After iTunes has installed the .ipsw file on your device, follow the on-screen instructions to restore your data.