Your phone is showing "SOS" because it has lost connection to your cellular carrier's network. This means you cannot make regular calls, send texts, or use mobile data, but you can still make emergency calls like 911. The "SOS" or "SOS Only" status indicates your phone is either out of range of your carrier's network or there is a service outage affecting your carrier
. Common reasons why this happens include:
- Being in an area with poor or no network coverage
- Carrier network outages or maintenance
- SIM card issues such as improper insertion or damage
- Software glitches or incorrect network settings on your phone
- Airplane mode being enabled accidentally
To fix this, you can try:
- Restarting your phone
- Turning Airplane mode on and off
- Removing and reinserting your SIM card (if you have a physical SIM)
- Checking for carrier settings or iOS updates
- Contacting your carrier to check for outages or account issues
- Moving to an area with better cellular coverage
If the problem persists, it may be a carrier-side issue or hardware problem requiring professional support.
