How Do I Get My iPhone Out of Emergency Mode

The iPhone emergency mode is one of its most essential features. Putting your phone in emergency mode sends a call for help to your emergency contacts and updates them with your current location. However, while the owner’s safety is essential, it is always frustrating when your phone gets stuck in emergency mode, especially when you don’t know how it got there.

This article explains some possible reasons your phone got stuck in the emergency SOS mode. We also explained the methods and steps you can follow to get your iPhone out of the emergency SOS mode. 

How Did My iPhone Get Stuck in Emergency Mode?

Sometimes, knowing the cause of the problem is just as important as determining the solution. By figuring out the cause, you can prevent future occurrences. The problem is more common than you think. And most times, it happens when you mistakenly press the wrong combination of buttons. 

Three common reasons for getting your iPhone stuck in emergency mode are

1. Mistakenly pressing the wrong keys – An incorrect combination of the power button and the up and down volume buttons can put your phone in emergency SOS mode. 
2. System error while rooting iPhone – You may find your phone in the emergency SOS mode if there is an error while trying to jailbreak or root your iPhone. 
3. Software Issue – A glitch may occur when updating software on the phone, causing the iPhone to be stuck in the emergency SOS mode.

Now that you know the most common causes of this problem, you might want to avoid them or pay more attention to them in the future. We have examined several possible solutions and come up with four effective solutions to the problem. 

Method #1: Force a Hard Restart 

The most straightforward solutions are often the most effective. We recommend that you try this method first. Forcing a reboot might be different for different versions of the iPhone.

To reboot iPhone 8 and above, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Volume Up button and release it quickly.
2. Press the Volume Down button and release it quickly.
3. Press the side button and hold until it displays the Apple logo on the screen.

To reboot iPhone 7, follow the steps below.

1. Press and hold both the Volume Down button and the side button.
2. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo on the screen.

To reboot iPhone 6 or earlier versions, follow the steps below.

1. Press and hold both the home button and the side button.
2. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Method #2: Power Off the Phone and Recharge

Sometimes when your iPhone gets stuck in emergency SOS mode, it simply doesn’t have enough power to go on. Therefore, try to power off the phone and recharge for one hour. If the problem persists, move to the following method.

Method #3: Restore or Update Your iPhone via iTunes

You need a personal computer (Mac or Windows) to use this method. You must have installed the most recent version of iTunes on your computer. To restore your iPhone, follow the steps below.

1. Download the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
2. Launch iTunes on your computer.
3. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cord.
4. Click on the “Device” icon at the top left corner of the iTunes page.
5. Click the summary icon.
6. Click “Restore iPhone”.

Method #4: Contact Apple Support

You can contact Apple support online or by placing a call. You may also visit an Apple store if you have one closeby. Usually, this is the last resort after everything else has failed. 

1. Visit Apple’s official website.
2. Click on “Support” at the top right corner of the page.
3. Click “Get Support”.
4. Select your country/region.
5. Describe your problem or click the appropriate options related to your problem.
6. Select “Chat” or “Call” to get in touch with an Apple support agent. 

Final Thoughts

An iPhone stuck in emergency mode is one of iPhone users’ most common problems. After reading this article, you’re one of the few people who now have the solution to a problem faced by many.