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Android: Set Up Medical Emergency Information

If first responders can't identify your blood type, allergies, or emergency contacts during a crisis, that data usually just isn't saved on the phone. Android stores this kind of information under a dedicated Medical information screen, but most people never fill it in until an accident makes it urgent. Without it, paramedics have no fast way to check for pre-existing conditions or reach your family.

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Add Medical and Emergency Information auf Android

Medical emergency information sits outside your normal lock screen protection so paramedics and bystanders can read it without unlocking the phone. It covers your name, photo, medical conditions, allergies, medications, blood type, and emergency contacts.

To add it, go to SettingsSafety & emergencyMedical informationAdd the Medical information. Fill in only the fields that apply to you. Leaving a field empty simply hides it from the emergency screen instead of showing incorrect data.

Where this data actually shows up

Once saved, this information appears on the lock screen through the emergency call option, even when the phone is otherwise locked with a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint. Anyone who finds your phone during an emergency can tap through to it without needing your passcode.

This feature is not a replacement for a medical ID bracelet or a doctor's records. It works best as a quick first look for allergies, blood type, and who to call, while more detailed history stays with your healthcare provider.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. That is the purpose of the feature. From the lock screen, tapping the emergency call option shows a link to your saved medical details without requiring your PIN, pattern, or fingerprint.