Its official Unicode name is SOS button, filed under alphanumeric symbols in the symbols group. Keyboards find it when you search for “button”, “help”, “sos”.
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Questions
What does the SOS button emoji mean?
🆘 is the SOS button emoji, part of the “alphanumeric symbols” set in symbols. It is used for button, help, sos, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the SOS button emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🆘 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “button”.
When was the SOS button emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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