Samsung How to Use "Send SOS messages"
Samsung 1724Table of contents
Emergency contacts
Emergency contacts are contacts that are important in an emergency, to which SOS messages are sent or to which calls can be made even if the Samsung device is locked.
The emergency contacts can be managed in the Contacts app.








- Open the Contacts-App
- Tap on your own profile
- Tap on Emergency contacts
- Tap on Edit
- Tap on Add member
- Select desired contacts
- Confirm with Done
- Tap on Save
Emergency information
on the samsung device we can store medical emergency information that is intended for rescue workers in an emergency. the information is stored in your profile via the contacts app and can be viewed by everyone (only the information). possible information is
- Medical findings
- Allergies
- Current medication
- Blood group
- Other




- Open the Contacts-App
- Tap on your own Profile
- Tap on Medical info
- Enter Information you want and confirm with Save
Send SOS messages
If the function key is pressed three times in quick succession, the Samsung sends an emergency text message to the previously defined emergency contacts, including at least the approximate location and, if desired, pictures (from front/main camera) and a 5-second audio recording.
Note: The emergency SMS is not to be seen as a replacement for an official emergency call and serves only as quick information for the emergency contacts!









- Open the Settings
- Tap on Advanced features
- Tap on Send SOS messages
- Enable or disable Send SOS messages
- Tap on Add
- Choose between Create contact and Select from Contacts
- Tap on desired contacts
- Confirm with Done
- Tap on Back