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It says SOS on the phone. I can’t make a call or receive calls. What do I do?

It says SOS on the phone. I can’t make a call or receive calls. What do I do?


I turned it off then back on already. Still the same.


the line is active.

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 17, 2023 6:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2023 6:48 PM

Lanijoy2021 Said:

"calls. What do I do?: It says SOS on the phone. I can’t make a call or receive calls. What do I do? I turned it off then back on already. Still the same. the line is active."

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Getting Out of SOS Mode:

SOS means that you do not have Cellular service at this very moment, but you do have the option to make emergency calls. So, contact you Carrier to get your services back up and running.


Overview this Link: If you See No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Sep 17, 2023 6:48 PM in response to Lanijoy2021

Lanijoy2021 Said:

"calls. What do I do?: It says SOS on the phone. I can’t make a call or receive calls. What do I do? I turned it off then back on already. Still the same. the line is active."

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Getting Out of SOS Mode:

SOS means that you do not have Cellular service at this very moment, but you do have the option to make emergency calls. So, contact you Carrier to get your services back up and running.


Overview this Link: If you See No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

It says SOS on the phone. I can’t make a call or receive calls. What do I do?

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