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SOS Mode is an emergency call feature provided by the iPhone that allows users to quickly contact emergency help in case of danger. However, some users have reported that their iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max suddenly displays an emergency SOS screen, and they can't use the communication and other functions normally. If you are experiencing a similar problem, you may be confused and this article will provide you with some effective solutions.
Why is iPhone 14 stuck in SOS mode? Sometimes, the iPhone may go into SOS mode incorrectly for a number of reasons, causing you to not be able to use the phone properly. These reasons include:
Above are some possible reasons that can cause iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max stuck in SOS mode, of course, there are some other possibilities, such as water damage, drop, static electricity and so on.
If your iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max is having problems of SOS mode, you can try some of the solutions below depending on your situation, or contact Apple Customer Service or an authorized repair center directly for professional help.
SOS mode often appears when your iPhone cannot connect to your carrier’s network. You can go to a place with better signal reception. Or toggle on Airplane Mode and then turn it off. Finally, you can restart the iPhone to refresh the network connections.
A loose or damaged SIM card can cause network-related issue, including being stuck in SOS mode. You can power off the iPhone and then take off the SIM card tray with the SIM ejector tool. After that, check whether there is any damage or dirt on the SIM card. At last, insert the SIM card back and turn on your iPhone. If the problem persists, you can test this issue with another SIM card.
Restarting your device is the easiest and most common way to refresh the iPhone's memory and clear some caches or processes to fix some minor system software glitches when there are problems with your iPhone. Here are the steps to restart iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max:
Step 1: Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button until the "Slide to Power Off" prompt appears.
Step 2: Push the slider to turn the iPhone off, then wait for about 10 seconds and turn your iPhone on by pressing and holding the power button again until the Apple logo appears.
If your iPhone fails to respond to the shutdown command, then you can try to force restart it.
Step 1: Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
Step 2: Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
Step 3: Press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears and then release it.
Resetting network settings can effectively solve network related problems on iOS devices, it can restore iPhone's network settings to factory default state to clear some settings that may cause iPhone to get emergency SOS error.
Step 1: In the "Settings" app of iPhone, select "General" option.
Step 2: Scroll down the page to "Transfer or Reset iPhone" and then click on "Reset Network Settings" option.
Step 3: Enter your iPhone's screen passcode to confirm the reset of network settings, after the process is over, your iPhone will automatically reboot. You need to reconnect it to WLAN, Bluetooth, cellular data, etc., and then check if the device is out of SOS mode.
Outdated or corrupted iOS system is one of the possible reasons why iPhone 14 is stuck in SOS mode, and updating iOS system can fix some known bugs, improve system stability and security, and is an effective way to solve system software problems.
Step 1: Make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable network, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Software Updates" option on iPhone.
Step 2: Check if there is an update available and if so, click to download and install it.
Step 3: Enter your unlock passcode, agree to the terms and then start the update process which will take some time. Your iPhone will restart a few times during the update process, you should be patient and not interrupt the update.
Restoring your iPhone to factory reset helps to fix serious system errors on the device, but the restoration process will erase all its data, settings and apps, etc., and you will get a "new" iPhone. Here are the steps to restore iPhone with iTunes.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to computer, and run iTunes. If prompted, click on "Trust" to allow this computer to access your phone.
Step 2: Select your "Phone" icon, go to "Summary" option, and then click "Restore" option.
Step 3: Once confirm iPhone recovery, iTunes will start downloading and installing the latest iOS to your iPhone. After the device reboots, you can check if it is still stuck on SOS mode.
If none of the above methods can solve the iPhone 14 stuck in SOS mode issue, contacting Apple support for professional help is one of your available options, or you can choose to visit a nearby Apple Authorized Repair Center to send your iPhone in for repair. If your iPhone is out of warranty, you will likely have to pay for an expensive repair.
If you think the above methods are too complicated or you don't want to send your phone for repair, then you need a one-stop solution--iSunshare iOS Repair Genius, which is a professional iOS repair tool to solve all kinds of common iOS system problems, such as iPhone stuck on emergency SOS, white Apple, unable to update iOS, etc.
Step 1: Run the software and select "System Repair" option, if you don't have a backup, then select "Standard Mode" option, which won't erase your device's data during the repair process.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable and click the "Next" button.
Wait for the software to load and verify your iPhone information, it will provide you with the latest iOS firmware for your iPhone, click "Download" to get the firmware.
Step 3: After the firmware package is verified, click "Repair" button, the software will immediately start to fix your iPhone 14 stuck in SOS mode.
Wait for the "iPhone Repair Successfully" message on the computer screen, then you can disconnect and reset your iPhone.
1. iPhone 14 keeps getting into SOS mode, how to fix?
Frequent occurrences might indicate a hardware issue or deeper software problems. Try resetting your iPhone or using a third-party iOS repair tool, such as iSunshare iOS Repair Genius.
2. How to turn off SOS on iPhone 14 Pro Max?
You can turn off the SOS mode on iPhone 14 entirely by accessing Settings > Emergency SOS. Here, you can also manage other SOS settings to prevent accidental activation.
3. How to get iPhone 14 out of SOS mode?
You can press and hold the Side button to get iPhone 14 series out of SOS screen without restarting.
This article lists the reasons why iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max is stuck in SOS mode and provides six possible solutions, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. For common iOS faults, iOS Repair Genius is undoubtedly the best choice, which allows you to effortlessly fix your iPhone within a few clicks.
To prevent this problem in the future, keep your iPhone updated, disable unnecessary SOS triggers, and ensure your SIM card and network settings are in good condition. If the issue persists, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from your carrier or Apple Support.
