How to Disable Emergency SOS on an iPhone

Want to turn off Emergency SOS on your iPhone? No problem! This article will show you how to quickly and easily disable the feature.

The Emergency SOS feature on an iPhone can be a lifesaver, but it can also be a source of frustration if accidentally activated. In this article, we'll explain how to disable Emergency SOS on an iPhone and prevent it from being activated accidentally.

Step 1: Open Settings

To get started, open the Settings app on your iPhone. It's the gray app with a gear icon that's usually located on the first page of your home screen.

Step 2: Tap Emergency SOS

Once you have the Settings app open, scroll down and tap the “Emergency SOS” option. On some older versions of the iPhone, this option may be labeled “Medical ID” instead.

Step 3: Turn Off Auto Call

When you open the Emergency SOS settings, you'll see a toggle switch labeled “Auto Call”. This switch is usually turned on by default, which means that your iPhone will automatically dial 911 if you press the power and volume buttons five times in a row. To disable the feature, simply tap the toggle switch to turn it off.

Step 4: Turn Off Countdown Sound

Below the “Auto Call” toggle switch, you'll see an option labeled “Countdown Sound”. This option is usually turned on by default, which means that your iPhone will play a loud audible countdown sound when you press the power and volume buttons five times in a row. To disable this feature, simply tap the toggle switch to turn it off.

Step 5: Disable Alerts

At the bottom of the Emergency SOS settings, you'll see an option labeled “Alerts”. This option is usually turned on by default, which means that your iPhone will display an alert on your lock screen when you press the power and volume buttons five times in a row. To disable this feature, simply tap the toggle switch to turn it off.

Step 6: Disable Shake to Activate

At the very bottom of the Emergency SOS settings, you'll see an option labeled “Shake to Activate”. This option is usually turned on by default, which means that your iPhone will automatically call 911 if you shake it five times in a row. To disable this feature, simply tap the toggle switch to turn it off.

That's all you need to do to disable Emergency SOS on your iPhone. With these settings turned off, you can be sure that your iPhone won't dial 911 accidentally if the power and volume buttons are pressed or the phone is shaken. Of course, you can always turn these settings back on if you ever need to use Emergency SOS in an emergency.