To get SOS off your iPhone, you can follow these steps depending on whether your iPhone is stuck in SOS mode or you want to disable Emergency SOS features:
If Your iPhone Is Stuck in SOS Mode
- Force Restart Your iPhone
Quickly press and release the Volume Up button, then quickly press and release the Volume Down button, and finally press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black and the Apple logo appears. This reboot often clears the SOS mode without deleting any data
- Toggle Airplane Mode
Turn on Airplane Mode for at least 15 seconds, then turn it off. This can help your iPhone reconnect to cellular networks
- Check Cellular Settings
Go to Settings > Cellular and ensure your cellular line is enabled. If you use an eSIM, try toggling it off and on again. This can remove the SOS indicator by reconnecting to your carrier
- Reset Network Settings
If the above steps fail, go to **Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
Reset > Reset Network Settings**. This resets all network-related settings and often resolves persistent SOS mode issues
- Move to an Area with Better Signal
SOS mode often appears when your phone cannot connect properly to your carrier. Moving to a location with better cellular coverage can help
If You Want to Disable Emergency SOS Feature
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Emergency SOS.
- Toggle off options like Call with Hold and Release , Call with 5 Button Presses , and Call After Serious Crash to disable automatic SOS calls
You can also ask Siri to turn off Emergency SOS by saying, "Hey Siri, turn off Emergency SOS"
. If none of these methods work, contacting Apple Support is recommended as there may be a hardware or software issue requiring professional assistance
