Emergency SOS not calling when triggered on iPhone
Emergency SOS needs your location services and cellular service to work. If you have no signal, it can't call. Make sure you have at least one bar of signal and that you're not in Airplane Mode. Restart your iPhone to refresh your connection. If you have signal and it still won't call, we need to check your emergency contact settings.
Emergency SOS is a safety feature that lets you quickly call emergency services. If it's not working, your phone either doesn't have a signal, is in Airplane Mode, or has a software issue. We'll check your connection, restart your phone, and make sure Emergency SOS is set up correctly.
- ✓Have your passcode ready in case you need to unlock your phone
- ✓Make sure you have a working phone number where emergency services can reach you
- ✓Check that you're not in airplane mode or a location with no cellular coverage
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Trying to use Emergency SOS without cellular signal. You need at least one bar
- Not realizing Airplane Mode blocks all cellular, not just WiFi
- Assuming Emergency SOS isn't working when it's a carrier issue your carrier needs to fix
Signs you need professional help
- You have cellular signal, Airplane Mode is off, Emergency SOS is enabled, and it still won't work. Call us right away. This is critical.
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