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Whattie
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 16 stuck on SOS after dropping

Dropped my iphone 16 this morning and it is stuck on SOS. Tried airplane mode ON & OFF turned phone off. Did new iOS update didnt help Can’t make calls etc


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Original Title: SOS iphone

Posted on Nov 9, 2026 10:25 PM

1 reply

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Nov 10, 2026 12:11 AM in response to Whattie

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  8. Update your iPhone or iPad.

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If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391735