{"id":10408,"date":"2023-09-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=10408"},"modified":"2023-09-27T20:31:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T20:31:44","slug":"how-to-turn-off-sos-on-iphone-easy-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/apple\/how-to-turn-off-sos-on-iphone-easy-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Turn Off SOS On iPhone: Easy Step-By-Step Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have accidentally triggered the Emergency SOS feature or want to disable it for any reason, you may be wondering how to turn off SOS on your iPhone. Apple\u2019s Emergency SOS feature is meant to save critical time reaching emergency services and contacts. In fact, devices in the iPhone 14 lineup and later can even send alerts via satellite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if the feature is always triggered accidentally, say via Crash Detection, children, or your pocket, you can disable it (almost) entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone’s Emergency SOS feature can be activated by pressing the side button or the volume button repeatedly. This feature is designed to quickly call emergency services in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, turning off the Emergency SOS feature on your iPhone is a simple process. You can do it directly from your iPhone\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SOS on iPhone?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SOS stands for \u201cSave Our Souls\u201d or \u201cSave Our Ship.\u201d It is a feature that allows you to quickly call for help in an emergency situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you activate SOS on your iPhone, it automatically calls the local emergency services number and sends a message to your emergency contacts. This lets them know that you need help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SOS feature is especially useful if you find yourself in a dangerous situation and need to call for help quickly. It is also helpful if you\u2019re in an area with poor cell reception and need to call for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feature is available on all iPhones running iOS 11 or later, and it is easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use SOS on iPhone<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you make a call with SOS, your iPhone will call the local emergency number automatically and share your location information with the emergency services. In some countries and regions, you may need to choose the service that you need. For example, in China mainland, you can choose police, fire, or ambulance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When SOS appears in your iPhone status bar, it means a mobile network is available for emergency calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also add emergency contacts. After an emergency call has ended, your iPhone can alert your emergency contacts with a text message, unless you choose to cancel this option. Your iPhone will send your current location, and for a period of time after entering SOS mode, your emergency contacts will receive updates when your location changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On iPhone 14, you can even use Emergency SOS via satellite to text the emergency services when no mobile and Wi-Fi coverage is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the call on iPhone 8 or later: <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons until the Emergency SOS slider appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Drag the Emergency Call slider to call the emergency services. If you continue to hold down the side button and volume button, instead of dragging the slider, a countdown will start and an alert will sound. If you release the buttons after the countdown, your iPhone will call the emergency services automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Make the call on iPhone 7 or earlier:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Press the side (or top) button five times rapidly. The Emergency Call slider will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call the emergency services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      After the call has ended, your iPhone will send your emergency contacts a text message with your current location, unless you choose to cancel. If Location Services is turned off, it will turn on temporarily. If your location changes, your contacts will get an update and you’ll receive a notification about 10 minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, your phone can call the emergency services and send a message to your emergency contacts when a severe car crash is detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to turn off SOS on iPhone <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you find the Emergency SOS feature on your iPhone to be more of a nuisance than a help, you can easily turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n