Phone in SOS mode? Here’s what you can do

If your phone is in “SOS” mode, you won’t be able to make normal calls, but you should still be able to dial 911. The call ...

Why your phone may be in 'SOS' mode

Many iPhone users with Verizon reported Wednesday that their phones were in "SOS mode." Here's what that means for you.

Phone in SOS mode, emergency calls only? How to fix, text, make calls

Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...

Verizon officially responds to Wednesday's outage: Refund status, 'SOS' signals, more updates

As of last night, Verizon has confirmed that the reported outage affecting millions of users has been resolved.

What does 'SOS' mean on iPhones? Mass Verizon outage affecting thousands

Over 180,000 Verizon customers have reported outages, according to Downdetector, and many are seeing 'SOS' or 'no service' on ...

Verizon outage resolved: Company apologizes, promises credits after phones stuck in ‘SOS’ mode

Verizon, the country’s largest cellphone provider, apologized Wednesday night after issues lasting much of the day left ...
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Here’s What SOS Really Means and Where the Term Came From

Best known for its appearances in desert-island cartoons, maritime movies and earworms by ABBA and Rihanna, the word SOS has been used as a code for emergency distress signals since 1905. If you’re ...