How to Remove SOS (Safety Dissmiss) from iPhone
The SOS (Safety Dissmiss) feature is a built-in emergency calling system on iPhone that allows users to quickly call for help in emergency situations. However, some users may not want to use this feature, and that’s where the SOS option gets stuck. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to remove SOS from your iPhone.
Why Remove SOS?
Before we dive into the solution, let’s understand why you might want to remove SOS from your iPhone. Some users might:
- Not want to share their location with others
- Want to use the phone as a standard phone call only
- Not need the SOS feature in certain situations
- Want to use the phone’s emergency SOS feature with other phone numbers
Removing SOS from iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
To remove SOS from your iPhone, follow these steps:
Step 1: Restart Your iPhone
To remove SOS from your iPhone, you need to restart it. Here’s how:
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
- Hold the Sleep/Wake button for another 10 seconds to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
- Release the Sleep/Wake button, but don’t press the Home button yet.
Step 2: Hold the Home Button
Now, hold the Home button until you see the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 3: Navigate to iPhone Settings
- swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Home screen.
- tap on the Settings icon to open the Settings app.
- swipe left or right to navigate to the General section.
- tap on Messages.
Step 4: Disable SOS
- tap on Messages.
- scroll down to the bottom of the screen.
- tap on Restrictions.
- tap on Allow Unknown Applicants.
- set it to No**.
Step 5: Force Restart Your iPhone
To completely remove SOS from your iPhone, you need to force restart it. Here’s how:
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
- Hold the Sleep/Wake button for another 10 seconds to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
- Release the Sleep/Wake button, but don’t press the Home button yet.
Step 6: Reinstall iOS (Optional)
If you want to remove SOS for good, you can reinstall iOS on your iPhone. However, be aware that this will erase all your data, so make sure to back it up first.
Alternative Method: Using the Emoji & Phone Keyboard
Another way to remove SOS is to use the Emoji & Phone Keyboard feature. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on Phone.
- Tap on SOS.
- Tap on Remove SOS.
This will remove SOS from your iPhone without restarting it or reinstalled iOS.
Important Notes:
- If you’re using a Mac with the latest iOS version, you won’t be able to remove SOS. In this case, the feature will remain enabled.
- Removing SOS will prevent you from calling for emergency help. If you need to call for help, you can always use the standard phone call feature.
- Keep in mind that some users may have previously shared their location with emergency services using the SOS feature. If you’ve shared your location with someone, you’ll need to disable SOS to remove it.
Conclusion:
Removing SOS from your iPhone is a simple process that requires just a few steps. By following these steps, you can prevent SOS from calling for help in emergency situations. Remember to always use the standard phone call feature when needed, and be aware that some users may have previously shared their location with emergency services using the SOS feature.