Your iPhone or Android Can Help in an Emergency
Some of the most useful features on your phone aren’t always visible. This guide shows you where they are and how to set them up. Image: ChatGPT
Learn how to add emergency contacts and medical information to iPhone and Android so important details can be accessed from the lock screen.
Sep 4, 2026
Your phone may already have a feature designed to help others assist you in an emergency — but it is only useful if you set it up first.
iPhones and many Android phones can display selected emergency contacts and medical information from the lock screen, allowing someone to access potentially important details without knowing your passcode.
That can matter when you cannot unlock the phone yourself. A few minutes of setup can give a first responder or bystander a way to identify an emergency contact, see relevant medical information or call for help.
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