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Is there a way to fix iPhone stuck in SOS mode?
While command line fixes aren't the most common solution, there are some command line tools you can use to try to fix an iPhone stuck in SOS mode, especially if a regular restart or reset doesn't work. Command line fixes require you to install some software, such as libimobiledevice, an open source tool that lets you interact with your iPhone through the command line.
Here's how it works:
First, you'll need to install libimobiledevice through Homebrew:
brew install libimobiledevice
Once installed, you can check the status of your device to see if it's stuck in SOS mode with the command:
ideviceinfo
If everything looks fine, but your iPhone is stuck in SOS mode, try restarting the device:
idevicerestart
You may be able to get your iPhone out of SOS mode and back to normal with this method. Of course, command line fixes are a bit more complicated and are meant for users with a technical background. If you're not familiar with command line operations, you may find it more convenient to choose another method.