How To Get My Phone Out of SOS Mode
How To Get My Phone Out of SOS Mode
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.
Try this:
Remove and reinsert the SIM card.
If it doesn’t help contact your carrier, maybe the SIM card is damaged, ask for a replaced (new) card. Normally it is free.
Als ask to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.
If you see No Service or Searching in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), your device isn’t connected to a cellular network.
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.
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.
If you’re on AT&T’s 3G network
AT&T is phasing out their 3G network. If you see No Service in the status bar of your device and you have an iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, or earlier or an iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular or earlier, contact your carrier to discuss your options. If you have an iPhone 6 or later or an iPad (3rd generation) or later, follow these steps:
- Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
- Go to Settings > Cellular. Then:
- For iPhone, tap Cellular Data Options, then turn on Enable LTE.
- For iPad, turn on LTE.
If you still see No Service after following these steps, contact your carrier.
Check for a Carrier Settings update
To manually check for and install a carrier settings update:
- Make sure that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
- Tap Settings > General > About. If an update is available, you’ll see an option to update your carrier settings.
- To see the version of carrier settings on your device, tap Settings > General > About and look next to Carrier.
If you insert a new SIM card into your iPhone or iPad, you need to download the carrier settings for your new carrier.
Turn your cellular line off and back on
Go to Settings > Cellular and check to see if your cellular line is turned on. If your cellular line is off, turn it back on. Then check to see if you have service.
If you don’t see your cellular line in Settings > Cellular, you should set up an eSIM or insert a physical SIM card. If you’re using a physical SIM card, remove the SIM card and put it back in.
If your SIM card is damaged, doesn’t fit in the SIM tray, or you transferred your physical SIM card from another device, ask your carrier for a new SIM card.
Reset your Network Settings
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device] > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you’ve used before.
Contact your carrier
Issues with your carrier or account might affect your service. Contact your carrier to:
- Verify that your account is active and in good standing.
- Make sure that there are no outages in your area.
- Check that your device isn’t blocked from receiving cellular services and is set up with the right data plan.
