Phone called 911 on its own

BradDoell

Hi folks,

My iPhone called 911 on its own. I had it in the same pocket as I always do, riding in the car.

Has this happened to anyone else?

The Winnipeg Police had a news release about this issue (not specific to Fizz), but I am unable to locate it.

Thanks,

Brad

Drividor

In emergency settings?

Drividor

You can try this!

BeakBird

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/2654832/phone-called-911-on-its-own

Hi. Have a look at this link. I'm not sure if the feature is enabled on your iPhone but it could explain the issue.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-your-phone-from-calling-911-by-accident-1848166179

G225 code IRSGE

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6913361#Comment_6913361

Thanks for this link!

BradDoell

thanks for the info folks.

I can’t see how this happened with my phone in the same pocket it always is, however somehow it must have happened.

Has anyone ever heard of or experienced a mobile provider calling 911 without any action taken by the user?

Drividor

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6913664#Comment_6913664

No, and you?

Mark123_2024

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6913664#Comment_6913664

I heard about this. You should block the number since your phone might have a shortcut for emergency calls.

wenhan

https://forum.fizz.ca/en/discussion/comment/6913664#Comment_6913664

could be how you were sitting causing the emergency shortcut buttons being pressed. all random chance