Seeing 'SOS' on your iPhone in an area with good coverage? Here's how to solve it.

iPhone users have reported that their device is stuck on “SOS mode” that’s preventing them from making calls or sending text messages amid a major cell phone outage Thursday.

If your iPhone is stuck on a white screen, don't head to the Apple Store just yet. There are a few things you can try at home that might help.

Put your iPhone into Airplane Mode One of the quickest and easiest ways to fix an iPhone stuck in SOS or emergency mode is to quickly turn on and off Airplane Mode on your device.