iPhone 15 Pro Max SOS Mode Fix

That if your iPhone 15 Pro Max has “SOS” in the status bar this means that the device linked to the cellular networks and it can only make emergency calls. To get your iPhone out of SOS mode try the following steps:

Check Your Signal and Cellular Settings

Move to an area with better reception: If you are in a place that has a bad or no signal then you need to travel to a new area with a good signal.

Toggle Airplane Mode: Go to the menu and click the ‘Control Center’ button then move the pointer on the airplane icon to turn on the Airplane Mode. Shake it slightly several times let it go for a few seconds shake it slightly again to switch it off.

Check Cellular Data: Settings > Cellular: the Cellular Data toggle should be on.

Restart Your iPhone

Force Restart: Then with main power, quickly Volume Up, quickly Volume Down and then Side button until Apple logo is displayed.

Update Carrier Settings

Tap the Settings option then go to General and then click on About. It shall notify you in case there is an update that you can use to update your carrier settings.

Check for iOS Updates

Swipe down the setting > general > software update to check the compatibility of your iPhone to the current iOS version.

Remove and Reinsert Your SIM Card

Remove and Reinsert Your SIM Card: Pull out the SIM card by using SIM ejection tool or any metal pin of a pen for few seconds and then insert it back again. This can assist in reconstructing the relation with your carrier.

Contact Your Carrier

If the steps above do not work then it could be a problem with your carrier or your account. Please refer to your carrier for more help.

Reset Network Settings

Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap on General, then Reset and finally Reset Network Settings. Positions described here will clear all configured Wi-Fi networks, passwords, cellular settings, VPN as well as APN that you’ve been used earlier.

Check for Physical or Hardware Issues

Check for Physical or Hardware Issues: Some of the common issues that may require the service of an iPhone could be owing to damage or an improper functioning of the components inside the iPhone that is related to the cell radio functionality and in such cases, an iPhone would have to be taken to Apple or an authorized service center.

After applying these steps, your iPhone should return and connect to your cell network and come out of SOS mode.