How to Fix iPhone 15 Stuck in SOS Mode? 7 Quickest Fixes to Do

If your iPhone 15 is stuck in SOS mode, this might be due to poor network coverage, an outdated iOS version, a misconfigured network profile, a system conflict with the apps, or a misplaced SIM in your device. To fix it, you can force restart the device, reset network settings, update the iOS version, and change the configuration profile.

In this article, I'll explain to you the different ways to get rid of the iPhone 15 stuck in the SOS mode issue.

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Why is My iPhone 15 Stuck in SOS Mode?

One of the following might be the reason why your iPhone 15 is stuck in SOS mode.

• Network signal or data coverage can cause the issue
• Your device might be running outdated iOS software
• Your device might have misconfigured network profiles
• Your device's system might conflict with another app
• Your device software might be conflicting with the network settings
• You might have a damaged SIM card or misconfigured eSIM settings.

How Do I Fix My iPhone 15 Stuck in SOS Mode?

To fix the iPhone 15 that is stuck in SOS mode, follow these detailed methods step by step.

Method 1: Toggle On and Off the Airplane Mode

Turning on and off your device's airplane on your iPhone can help you recover from temporary system conflicts and misconfigured settings on your device. To get rid of the SOS mode from your device, follow these steps.

• Open "Settings" on your iPhone 15.
• Toggle on the "Airplane Mode" on the device.
• Eject the SIM card from your device.
• Clean the dust from the inside, and then insert the SIM card again.
• Now toggle off the "Airplane Mode" on your device.

If you're an eSIM user, delete and add the eSIM again from the iPhone 15 settings. Here's how you can do it.

• Open the iPhone settings application and tap the "Cellular" tab.
• Now, tap the "Delete eSIM" option and then the "Add eSIM" tab to refresh the eSIM settings on your device.

Note:

If this process doesn't troubleshoot the problem, then follow the next method.

Method 2: Force Restart your iPhone 15

Force restarting your iPhone 15 to recover from SOS mode can be a useful trick you should follow. Force restarting your device will help to flash and delete all current conflicts between the device and the system. To force restart it, follow these steps.

• Press the "Volume up" button and then quickly let it go.
• Press the "Volume down" button and then quickly let it go.
• Now, keep pressing and holding the "Power" or "Side" button until your iPhone shuts down while ignoring the power off menu on the screen.
• Once the device is shut down, release the "Power" button.
• Wait a little until your device restarts, and check if the SOS mode has disappeared.

Note:

At this moment, your device should be recovered from SOS mode. If not, force restart your device once again and recheck it. If this doesn't work, follow the next method.

Method 3: Reset the Network Settings on Your iPhone 15

Sometimes, misconfigured network settings on your device can be responsible for making it stuck in SOS mode. To reset the network settings on your iPhone 15, follow these steps.

• Open the iPhone settings application again, and then tap the "General" tab.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and then tap the "Transfer or Reset iPhone" tab.
• At the bottom of the screen, tap the "Reset" option, and then tap the "Reset Network Settings" option on the popup menu.
• Now confirm it, and then restart your iPhone 15 again and check if it is working or not.

Note:

Resetting the network settings on your device will erase your data, cookies, and all passwords from your device. I'll only reset the WiFi and cellular data settings on your device.

Method 4: Change the Date and Time Setting to Set Automatically

Once the time and date on the iPhone 15 are set to inappropriate settings, it can cause the device to manage the network and create signal issues on your device. To change these settings, follow the below steps.

• Open your iPhone settings again, scroll down, and then tap on the "General" tab.
• Scroll down to tap the "Date & Time" tab. If "Set Automatically" is toggled off, then tap the toggle button to turn it on.
• Once you're done with it, toggle on and off the "Airplane Mode" again, and then check the device.

Note:

If this method doesn't troubleshoot the SOS Mode issue, then follow the next method to get rid of this error from your device.

Method 5: Update Your iPhone 15 iOS Version

An outdated iOS system version on your device might be responsible for many iPhone mode issues. The outdated iOS system causes conflicts between the apps and the network settings on your device, which may lead to SOS mode stuck issues on the device.

To update the iOS version on your device, follow the below steps

• Open the iPhone settings application again, and then tap the "General" tab.
• Open the WiFi, and then tap the "Software Update" option.
• If there is any iOS updated version available for you, then tap the "Download and install" option to update your device.

Note: 

If there is no iOS system update available for your device, just skip this step and follow the next method.

Method 6: Change the General Configuration Profile

A leading cause of iPhone mode stuck errors is the wrong configuration profile settings. To get rid of this iPhone 15 stuck in SOS mode error, delete the missed match configuration profile from your device.

Here's how you can do it on the iPhone 15.

• Open the settings application on the iPhone again, and then tap the "General" tab.
• Scroll down to find and then tap the "VPN & Device Management" option.
• If you find any other country or the estate configuration profile, tap on it, and then tap the "Remove Profile" option.

Note:

If you're not able to find any other profile configuration, skip this method and follow the next one.

Method 7: Use iBekit iOS System Repair Tool to Fix SOS Mode

The iBekit iOS System Repair is a useful, one-click iOS repair application that detects iOS version bugs and the conflicts between them. It allows you to recover any iPhone or iPad device stuck in mode issues instantly, directly from your PC.

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To fix your iPhone stuck in SOS mode using the iBekit iOS System Repair Tool, follow these steps.

Download the iBekit "iOS System Repair Tool" or "iOS System Restorer" on your Windows PC or Mac.

Click to install the iBekit software on your PC, following the on-screen instructions.

Now, connect your iPhone to your PC using a compatible USB cable, and then allow the permissions on your device.

Next, launch the iBekit application from the desktop, and then click the "iOS System Recovery" tab from the software home screen.

Now, select "Standard Mode" from the interface, and then click the "Confirm" button.

Once it is done, 

Next, let the iBekit system detect the issue on the device firmware, and then finally click the "Next" button from the bottom of the interface. If the information on the interface is incorrect, then correct all the given information manually and then click the "Repair" option.

Now, confirm the information on your iPhone and allow the system to start repairing your device. 

Let the system download the device firmware on your device, wait a little until the download and installation are completed, and then confirm to finish the process.

Note:

To avoid any kind of interruption during the iOS system repair process, please don't use your device. It's also advisable to connect your PC to a stable internet connection.

Conclusion

In this blog post, I've explained how you can get rid of the iPhone 15 stuck-in SOS mode issue. Additionally, I've described the one-click method to fix the SOS mode stuck error using the iBekit Toolkit.

Hopefully, with this detailed guide, you've found the most convenient way for the iPhone 15 to recover from SOS mode. If you're unable to fix your iPhone, check the SIM card to see if it is working on another 15 or not.