Surely we all have a contact that begins with «AA» on our smartphone's agenda. Supposedly linked to the important people on our agenda. This is something that almost all of us did to get these chosen contacts to appear at the top of our agendas. And that It was used for, in case of accident or emergency, they could easily contact the indicated person using our telephone.
The "AAA"+name contacts no longer make much sense.
But this precaution that served us some time ago is now obsolete. Adding to our trusted contacts "AAA" in front of the name no longer makes much sense. And although this is something that almost all of us did advised in a campaign by the same Red CrossIt's not very useful anymore.
In the terminals we use today it doesn't do much to make a contact first if we can't unlock the phone. Imagine for a moment that we witness the fainting of a person on the street. In addition to advising the corresponding emergency services as good citizens, we can contact your family. To do this, we pick up the victim's phone number, but when we want to look for a contact: «enter unlock pattern».
Given this, we can do little. It will be very difficult for us to access the phone's contacts with a code or pattern lock. But if we observe, just below the points to introduce the pattern, or the numbers for the code it says «Emergency». Even with the phone locked, we can still make an emergency callBut as it indicates, it will only allow us to dial emergency service numbers. But what if we want to notify a family member?
Today Androidsis We'll show you how to configure any contact(s) you want as emergency numbers. This way, if someone needs to make an emergency call from your smartphone, they can call, for example, your partner or parents, without having to access your phone's address book. How? Keep reading.
Set up an emergency call number with the phone locked
Unfortunately, unlike iOS, Android Until the arrival of the most recent versions, this possibility was not available. natively and by default. But if your smartphone is an older model or hasn't yet received the necessary update, we also offer a manual solution. Access your phone's settings: From Settings we look for Lock Screen. Once inside we must enter the section of Security. And finally we access Owner information.
Once here we can make owner information visible. And in the field available to enter this information we can add the desired phone number. In this way, the chosen phone number will always be visible on the phone's locked screen.. So if someone finds our phone, it can also help us to contact you if you are looking for the owner.
Advanced Guide: Emergency and Medical Information Settings
In modern versions of Android, the system has evolved to offer a much more robust and professional solution than simple on-screen text. It is now possible to configure a emergency information sheet complete form that includes vital data for healthcare workers and direct contacts for the family.
How to add medical information and contacts on Android
Depending on your manufacturer's customization layer (Samsung, Xiaomi, Pixel, etc.), the menus may vary slightly, but the general path is as follows:
- Step 1: Open the menu Settings of the mobile.
- Step 2: Look for the option Phone InformationOn some devices, this section may be found within the settings section. System o Security and EmergenciesIf you can't find it, use the magnifying glass in the settings search bar.
- Step 3: Click on the option Emergency informationThis is where you will configure what will be visible to any rescuer or citizen who finds your device.
Once inside this menu, you will find two fundamental categories that you must complete to maximize your security:
- Medical information: By accessing this section, you will be able to enter critical data such as your Blood type, allergies known, medication usual, if you are organ donor or additional notes about chronic conditions. This information is invaluable to emergency services in case you are unconscious.
- Emergency contacts: Instead of typing a number manually, you can press on Add contact and select people directly from your address book. These contacts will be tagged and will be accessible without needing to unlock the device.
Specific case: Google Pixel phones
If you own a Pixel device, the integration is even deeper. You can manage these people through the Security appTo check who is configured, simply open the Contacts appSelect the linked Google account and search for the label "Emergency contact" below the name. If the contact has multiple numbers, the system will specifically mark which one is the emergency number.
How to access information in case of emergency
It's vital that you and those around you know how to find this data. Accessing the configured information doesn't require a pattern or fingerprint.
- Turn on the device screen.
- On the lock screen, tap the button Emergency (usually located below the numeric keypad).
- Once on the emergency call screen, look for the button Emergency information located at the top.
- The system may request a second confirmation press to prevent accidental openings, after which the entire medical record and the list of selected contacts will be displayed.
In recent times our smartphones guard our private data with more and more zeal. And for this we have many types of locks. Impossible picture patterns, alphanumeric codes, and now the fingerprint too Not to mention what's next, iris reading or facial recognition. All of this is fine to keep our data safe. But from time to time it is good to think that on some occasion we may need someone to use our smartphone to help us.
There are many sports applications that help us take care of ourselves. And almost all of us have some health-related App installed on our devices that we use to save data. Or even to recognize symptoms or apply treatments. But It is worth taking these recommendations into account so that our smartphones also serve to help us in an emergency.
If your smartphone already has an updated version of Android installedYou can configure emergency numbers directly from the security menus. This way, whoever finds your phone can call the number you've previously set. However, if that's not possible, it can be very helpful to make a contact visible so they can reach out in case of an accident or if your phone is lost.
Properly configuring access to trusted contacts and medical information transforms your device into a survival tool. By removing the screen lock barrier for this specific data, you allow rescue services to act more quickly and accurately, ensuring your family is notified instantly without compromising the overall security of your private information.
