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SOS & Security

Overview

SOS & Security settings help protect your device and provide quick access to help in emergencies.


SOS settings

Configure the SOS button for emergency use.

Manage SOS contacts

  1. Open SOS settings.
  2. Tap Manage Contacts.
  3. Tap Select contacts.
  4. Select one or more contacts.
  5. Tap the check mark.
  6. Drag to set priority.
  7. Tap the check mark to confirm.

Contacts


Configure SOS message

  1. Open SOS settings.
  2. Tap Message Settings.
  3. Enter your message.
  4. Turn on Share location if needed.
  5. Tap the check mark to save.

Message


Enable and use SOS

  1. Turn on SOS enabled.
  2. The button turns red.
  3. Press and hold the SOS button during an emergency.

SOS enable


Restrictive Mode

Limits device usage to prevent accidental actions.

  1. Open Restrictive Mode.

  2. Turn it on.

  3. Create and confirm a security code.

  4. Choose restrictions:

    • Block unknown calls
    • Lock apps
  5. Select apps to lock.

  6. Tap the check mark.

  7. Tap Enable restricted mode.

Restrictive Mode


Medical ID

Stores emergency medical information.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Medical ID.

Medical ID


Add medical information

You can add:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Blood type
  • Allergies
  • Medical conditions
  • Current medications
  • Emergency contact

Steps:

  1. Tap a field to edit.
  2. Enter the information.
  3. Tap Save.

Add an emergency contact

  1. Tap Add emergency contact.
  2. Select a contact.
  3. Tap Save.

Access Medical ID from lock screen

  1. Wake the screen.
  2. Tap Emergency.
  3. Tap Medical ID.

Tip: Keep your medical information up to date.


Security and Lock Screen

Manage device protection.

Google Play Protect

  1. Open Google Play Protect.
  2. Check scan status.

Find Hub

  1. Open Find Hub.
  2. Enable Allow device to be located.

Screen lock

  1. Open Screen lock.

  2. Choose a method:

    • Swipe
    • Pattern
    • PIN
    • Password
  3. Follow setup steps.


More security settings

  1. Open More security settings.
  2. Configure options.

More security settings