How to Add and Manage Medical Info on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Android phones have an SOS emergency feature to quickly get in touch during unfavorable situations. This function can send your location details to trusted contacts.

It is also important to store medical information, as it allows other people to help more quickly. To do this, this publication will teach you how:

How to Add and Manage Medical Info on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Adding Medical Information:

Access the device Settings menu and navigate to Safety and emergency.

Locate and select Medical info at the top of the screen.

Proceed to meticulously enter your medical details, including pre-existing medical conditions, blood type, allergies, current medications, and any other pertinent information.

Save the meticulously entered data to ensure its availability when needed.

Managing Lock Screen Visibility:

Determine whether to display or conceal your medical information on the lock screen based on your privacy preferences. Presenting this information on the lock screen allows for rapid access by emergency personnel.

Adding Emergency Contacts:

Select Emergency contacts from the menu.

Meticulously select contacts from your existing contact list who should be notified in an emergency. Tap Done to confirm your selections.

Activate the option to display your emergency contacts on the lock screen for enhanced visibility during critical situations.

Accessing Medical ID:

In the event of an emergency, swiftly swipe up on the lock screen and tap Emergency call.

To initiate a call, tap the designated emergency contact name. Alternatively, to view your medical details, tap Medical info situated in the bottom-left corner.

Stock Android Phones:

Adding Medical Information:

Launch the Personal Safety application and log in using your Google account credentials (if prompted).

Select Your Info from the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Carefully enter your medical details and tap Medical Information to confirm.

Edit settings according to your preferences and enable the option to display your medical information on the lock screen for improved accessibility.

Adding Emergency Contacts:

Navigate back to the Personal Safety application and select Emergency Contacts.

Meticulously select contacts from your contact list who should be designated as emergency contacts. Tap Change Settings to finalize your selections.

Activate the option to display your emergency contacts on the lock screen to ensure visibility during emergencies.

Accessing Medical Info:

During a critical situation, swiftly swipe up on the lock screen and tap Emergency call.

Select Emergency Info to view the pre-recorded medical details you have entered.

Additional Security Recommendation:

For enhanced security, consider enabling "Unknown Tracker Alerts" on your Android device. This functionality safeguards your personal belongings from being tracked by unauthorized Bluetooth devices, such as AirTags or Tile trackers. You'll receive a notification when an unknown tracker is in proximity, alerting you of potential tracking attempts.

As we saw, this document describes the procedures for adding and managing medical information and emergency contacts on Samsung Galaxy and Android devices, so that first responders can easily access this vital information in emergency situations, potentially saving valuable time and improving care.