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SOS
- Thread starter Bootneckshuffl
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UkNorthampton
TSLA - 12+ startups in 1
yes, but just 2 quick drives yesterday & today, assumed mobile network was down
If it's just you, it's yours, if it's more than just you, it's the network. SOS means all you can do is place an emergency call.
phil4
Member
I think the SOS is nothing to do with mobile signal strength. In old cars like mine they had an SOS button up by the warning triangle between the sun visors. Newer cars don't have that physical button but instead have an SOS button on screen.
The recent update (before 44.25.x) made that SOS button visible on all screens regardless of whether they were old like mine and also had a physical button.
The recent update (before 44.25.x) made that SOS button visible on all screens regardless of whether they were old like mine and also had a physical button.
There's an EU law that states all cars need to be able to make an emergency call, automatically in case of a crash or manually. It's called eCall 112 or something. So when there is no data bearer, the SOS just shows up to show that's still available.
spooksman
Member
Might be wrong (I'm told I always am 
), but I didn't think the network indicator (like LTE) shows there all the time, only when 'switching' (like to WiFi or 3G). I assume you are also getting no traffic for routing and Spotify etc doesn't work? I had that once and a reboot sorted it.
Isn't the SOS thing in the top left the 'new' button to make an emergency call they recently added? (EDIT: like @phil4 said, I've an old car and it appears all the time now)
), but I didn't think the network indicator (like LTE) shows there all the time, only when 'switching' (like to WiFi or 3G). I assume you are also getting no traffic for routing and Spotify etc doesn't work? I had that once and a reboot sorted it.Isn't the SOS thing in the top left the 'new' button to make an emergency call they recently added? (EDIT: like @phil4 said, I've an old car and it appears all the time now)
MrBadger
Badger out
I am told by a friend that it would be nice to have an option to disable the physical SOS button that is right next to the hazard lights button...
spooksman
Member
Drew57
Active ember
For those currently without LTE & only SOS, I had this happen in December 2020 & it required a replacement of the eSIM at a Service Centre (Uber home & back with 6 hours to replace).
Maybe this is just a random network issue as several seem to be reporting the same. On Friday, my new Y was unable to initiate wifi (no MAC address available & permanent spinning update icon) but a 2 button-brake reset kicked it back into life.
Maybe this is just a random network issue as several seem to be reporting the same. On Friday, my new Y was unable to initiate wifi (no MAC address available & permanent spinning update icon) but a 2 button-brake reset kicked it back into life.
I rather like it (the roof SOS button) now that I have glued a big rubbery tit on it so when I am grabbling for it behind my Chinese sunglass case I don't raise an inappropriate alarm
Recent updates have added the SOS button to the touch screen for cars that didn’t previously have it. It doesn’t mean your reception is gone. Try opening the infotainment menu, you might see it there (with Wi-Fi disconnected).
thanks for all the helpful comments guys, appreciate it.
Update - I’ve disconnected the phone through Bluetooth and forgot device, started from scratch and reconnected and now have my calls and messages back. SOS is still in the upper left and if it’s meant to be there then so be it, was more bothered about not having any calls or messages obviously.
Update - I’ve disconnected the phone through Bluetooth and forgot device, started from scratch and reconnected and now have my calls and messages back. SOS is still in the upper left and if it’s meant to be there then so be it, was more bothered about not having any calls or messages obviously.
MrBadger
Badger out
What does it do when you press it? I've always been too scared to try
Seriously, its worth trying so you know what to do. Like the iPhone SOS function that I understand that my friend has also accidentally pressed, it gives you a short bit of time in which to cancel. But make sure that you have any reading glasses ready that you might need and are not driving...
Ours got pressed by accident when attempting to press hazard lights due to a sudden stop/mayhem on the motorway ahead - a vehicle with poor lighting was travelling at only a few mph, suddenly appearing as the vehicles in front swerved out of the way. It wasn't great trying to concentrate on the rapidly changing road conditions ahead, sudden AP disengage and read what was presented on screen.
So knowing what to expect in advance may be a good thing. It was a while ago and too much going on that I cannot exactly remember the circumstances now, but we all got home in one piece and no harm done even if my friend did end up talking to an operator - its all a bit fuzzy whether this actually happened or not. Serious information overload over a few seconds.
