How to turn off SOS on iPhone 13: A Complete GuideUpdated a month ago
To turn off SOS (Emergency) mode on your iPhone 13, first, ensure that you're not actively in the middle of an emergency call. If the SOS mode was triggered by pressing and holding the Side button and Volume button simultaneously, your iPhone will begin a countdown for emergency services.
Key Highlights: Turn Off SOS on iPhone 13
- Emergency SOS Feature: Designed for emergencies, it automatically calls emergency services when you press the side button and volume button together.
- Turning Off Auto Call: Settings > Emergency SOS > Toggle off Auto Call to prevent automatic calling to emergency services after pressing the buttons.
- Disabling "Call with Side Button": Optionally, turn off the Call with Side Button feature to prevent activating SOS by pressing the side button five times.
- Lock Screen Access: Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Turn off Emergency SOS under Allow Access When Locked to prevent accidental activation while the phone is locked.
- Turning Off the Sound: Lower the ringer volume in Settings > Sounds & Haptics to mute the sound when SOS is triggered.
- Sharing Location: Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Toggle off Share My Location to stop sharing your location with emergency contacts during SOS.
These adjustments help prevent accidental activation of SOS, while keeping the feature accessible when truly needed.