By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
In an emergency, responders may need your health information. Your Android can show it, even when it’s locked.
Add Your Medical Info
Open Settings › Safety & emergency (Samsung: Safety and emergency) and tap Medical info. Add allergies, medications, blood type and more.
Add Emergency Contacts
Tap Emergency contacts, then Add, and pick a family member. Add a backup contact too.
How Responders See It
From the lock screen, they tap Emergency, then Emergency information. No PIN needed. Keep it updated when your meds change.
Bonus Tip: Emergency SOS
Press the power (side) button 5 times quickly to call for help. Set it up in Settings › Safety & emergency › Emergency SOS.
More Android Tips, Explained
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