SOS means?
The international distress signal “SOS” stands for “Safety Of Soul” and is used in times of emergency need. With the iPhone’s SOS feature, users can call for help in under unavoidable condition.
If you live in a place where emergency services are supported, your iPhone will call the local emergency number for you. But you can also call a different emergency number, like a family member or friend, a medical service, or some other kind of help.
In general, pressing the side button five times in order to accesses quickly SOS on an iPhone, which connects the user directly to emergency services in your area. The way to access the Emergency SOS slider is further depending upon the iPhone model you use.
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For iPhone 8 and later models,
Press and hold the side button or either volume button until the Emergency SOS slider appears.
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For iPhone 7 or older models,
Press and hold the Top (or side) button and one of the Volume buttons until the Emergency SOS slider appears.
How can users turn into the auto SOS call ?
Go to Settings > Emergency SOS and turn on Auto Call. Make sure your Emergency Contacts know that Auto Call is turned on and what number it should calls.
It’s important to make sure you know how to use it and that your Emergency Contacts are always up to date. This mainly beneficial when you have undergone car or any type of health accident, hereafter you seek for emergency support. Your phone automatically put calls into the emergency number and it is also send user current location.
How will save the number in iPhone for SOS?
To save a contact for SOS on your iPhone, open the Health app and select the Medical ID tab on the screen. Tap Edit and then scroll down to Emergency Contacts. Tap the plus sign to add a contact and select the contact you want to assign as your emergency contact.