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Today, in this article, we show you how to enable/disable SOS emergency on Android and iOS. Life is unpredictable, and emergencies are even more so. So it is always preferable to make some plans, take some measures and have an emergency SOS routine as a backup. You are more likely to survive an accident if you ask for help right away.
It is crucial to be aware of all accessible channels for contacting your local emergency number. Or to call your key emergency contacts if their owner can answer your call faster. Integrated iOS and Android SOS alert features are among the simplest to use. These have already been briefly covered in our post on the most useful female safety equipment. Let’s now take a closer look at your options menus and features.
In an emergency, you may not have the time to find a contact, the battery life to send location-specific photos, or even the ability to type a text message detailing the problem. Sending SOS messages will be helpful in this situation. Below are the steps to enable/disable SOS emergency on Android and iOS.
Steps to Enable/Disable SOS Emergency on Android and iOS
How to Enable/Disable SOS Emergency on Android
Step 1: open the settings app on your android phone.
Step 2: Scrolling low and touch Safety and Emergency.
Step 3: In earlier versions of Android, the Security & Emergency option can be found in the Advanced settings menu.
Step 4: Touch emergency SOS.
Step 5: toggle The Use the Emergency SOS slider. and of you want turn it off follow the same steps.
How to Enable/Disable SOS Emergency on iPhone
Step 1: start the settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: tap on Notifications and roll down to the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Below Government Alerts Section, toggle AMBER Alerts and Public Safety Alerts options on or off for enable or disable they.
Step 4: Touch emergency alerts and then choose whether you want to receive them or not, and if so, whether you want to Always Deliver or not. Emergency notifications will not play a sound if Always Deliver is turned off when the iPhone is in silent mode.
Final Words
We hope you like our article about how to enable/disable SOS emergency on Android and iOS. While we hope this never happens, if you find yourself in a dire situation, your smartphone can send your last known location to emergency contacts, who can notify emergency personnel. These functions are built into Apple and Google’s respective iOS and Android systems, and more and more wearable manufacturers are starting to do the same.