Are you an iPhone user and want to know how to turn off SOS on iPhone 14? Your search ends here.
As everyone knows, the purpose of your iPhone’s SOS function is to speed up the process of contacting emergency services and emergency contacts.
However, like emergency services like police, ambulances, etc. are only meant to be used in extreme circumstances, you could find yourself in serious trouble if you unintentionally contact the SOS number.
However, you can disable the feature completely if it is activated unintentionally by Crash Detection, by children, or by your pocket.
But do not worry ; we will show you how to disable SOS on iPhone 14 in this guide. Learn about SOS and why you should disable SOS on your iPhone by reading this article till the end.
Emergency SOS setup on iPhone 14
Your iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max needs a SIM card or eSIM to set up emergency SOS calls. You must be connected to a wireless network if it is not available. You can also connect to another device with a GSM connection via Bluetooth.
You can only configure or activate Emergency SOS when one of the conditions mentioned above is met.
The actions you need to take are:
- Open the iPhone 14 Settings app, find Emergency SOS by scrolling down and tap it.
- Enable the “Call with side button” option on the next page. Simply flip the switch to turn it green. This action ensures that you can make an emergency call by pressing the side button five times in a row.
- Use the toggle switch to enable automatic calling from the same screen. When you enable this feature, you can set your iPhone to automatically make an emergency call based on your country or region. You may be required to provide the emergency number in some countries.
- Select “Set up emergency contacts in Health” on the same screen. This option will take you to the health settings of your iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max.
- Select the Edit button located in the upper right corner of the Medical ID page. This will bring up a new pop-up window, allowing you to provide all the required medical information.
- Tap the Add Emergency Contact button on the same pop-up screen. This will bring up the contact list, from which you can choose the emergency contact you want to be notified of.
- At the top right corner of the pop-up screen, tap the Done button. This will save all the information.
- You have now successfully set up your emergency SOS information.
To verify that everything is configured correctly, perform the following actions:
- Press and hold the side button for a few seconds to display the screen where you can check medical data and make emergency calls.
- Swipe right after tapping any option.
- There will be an emergency sound and a countdown. It will initiate the call on its own once the countdown is over.
- To stop the emergency SOS call because you are not in an emergency situation, tap the Stop icon at the bottom of the screen before the countdown ends.
How to turn off SOS on iPhone 14
Follow the instructions below to deactivate Emergency SOS on your iPhone 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max if you no longer want it to be activated:
- To turn off SOS on iPhone 14, open the iPhone 14 Settings app.
- Search for Emergency SOS by scrolling down and tapping on it.
- Turn off the switches next to Call Hold and Auto Call on the next page.
- That’s it! The emergency SOS call function of your iPhone 14 series is disabled.
How to Disable SOS on Any iPhone
It doesn’t matter whether you get a free government iPhone or buy it from a store. You can easily disable the SOS service on any iPhone model. Just follow the steps given.
- Go to the Home screen and select Settings first.
- After that, scroll down until you reach Emergency SOS.
- When you click on it, a series of sliders will appear for you to view.
- At the top is the one we’re looking for, Call with Hold (called Call with Side Button).
- You’re done when you tap the slider to turn it off!
Even if you turn off Call Waiting, you can still make calls using the Emergency SOS slider.
Another problem that many users of iPhone 14 or any other model face is that a notification saying “SOS only” appears at the top of the screen without the carrier name.
This usually indicates a problem with your cellular network, which is preventing iPhone users from using data, sending or receiving text messages, or making phone calls.
How to make an emergency SOS call?
When it’s crucial, how do you make an emergency call? What you need to do is the following:
- Quickly press the side button five times in succession to start an automatic call.
- If after pressing the side button five times it still doesn’t work (which is a possibility for Indian users), press and hold the side button before pressing any of the volume buttons.
- Alternatively, the side button can be clicked three times. An SOS call for help will then be made.
Note: Remember that you will have a brief window to end the call before the phone initiates it. You may see a countdown timer and hear an emergency alert during this brief period. So, end the call immediately if you started it accidentally.
Your iPhone will send a text message to your emergency contact once the emergency call is completed. You have the option to stop sending the message. Your emergency contact will also receive your current location for a certain period of time.
How does SOS work on iPhone?
When you use the SOS feature, your iPhone immediately dials the local emergency number and notifies emergency personnel of your location.
You may need to select the service required in specific regions and areas. In mainland China, for example, your options are the police, fire or ambulance. When you see SOS in your iPhone’s status bar, it indicates that emergency calls can be made over a cellular network.
Additionally, emergency contacts can be added. Unless you choose to cancel, your iPhone notifies your emergency contacts via text message after the emergency call ends.
Once you put your phone in SOS mode, your emergency contacts will receive updates from your iPhone 14 if your location changes. Your iPhone also provides your current location.
Even when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage isn’t available, you can use Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14 and later (all models) to send text messages to emergency services.
How to turn off SOS on Apple Watch
Although you can’t exit emergency mode completely, you can stop autodial. To achieve this:
- Open the iPhone Watch app.
- Tap Emergency SOS.
- Toggle to disable the hold side button dial. You can also change your emergency contacts and turn off fall detection.
Use emergency SOS via satellite
What happens if there is no network or Wi-Fi connection to send or receive an emergency message? For this reason, satellite emergency SOS capability has been added to the iPhone 14 series.
However, it is suggested to try to call the emergency number normally, even if there is no network, before sending an emergency SOS message via satellite. If that doesn’t work, do the following:
- After selecting the Emergency Text via Satellite option, select Report Emergency.
- After that, all you have to do is use simple clicks to answer the displayed questions. Notifying your emergency contact is another option you have.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a satellite connection.
- You will be asked to remain connected to the satellite to transmit your message to emergency services once the connection is established.
- You can use your phone to initiate communication and exchange vital information with emergency responders once you have established a connection.
Note: A few things to remember are that you need to be outside with a clear view of the sky and horizon. It may take up to 15 seconds for emergency responders to receive your message over a reliable connection.
It may take up to a minute for a message to go through trees with medium or light foliage. Tall buildings, valleys, hills, mountains and dense vegetation can interfere with satellite reception. You can still connect to the satellite network even with your phone locked.
FAQs
How can I turn off SOS if I don’t want my iPhone to automatically contact emergency services?
Open the Settings app, go to Emergency SOS, and turn off the Call on hold, Call with 3 taps, and Call after serious crash buttons on your iPhone 14.
Can I customize how my iPhone makes emergency calls?
You can personalize your emergency calls by opening the Settings app, choosing Emergency SOS, and changing options like Auto Call and Call Hold.
Why does my phone stay in SOS mode all the time?
Accidental button presses, hardware or software malfunctions, carrier or network issues, emergency SOS settings, or software changes can all cause your phone to be in SOS mode constantly.
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