One of the least known but most important features of cell phones, Both iOS and Android, it is the emergency function that is activated by pressing the power off button five consecutive times.
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What happens when you activate this function?
When you press the power button on your cell phone five times in a row, the emergency or SOS mode is activated. The feature is designed for critical situations where you need to quickly contact services without having to unlock the phone or navigate through apps.
On Android devices
This action may cause the phone to sound a loud alarm and display a countdown on the screen. If the alarm is not canceled during the count, the phone will automatically make a call to the emergency line of the country you are in.
For iPhone users
By pressing the off button five times, the option to make an SOS emergency call to the Police will be enabled on the screen without the need for a countdown.
This feature is a vital shortcut that can save valuable seconds in a dangerous situation. Remember to familiarize yourself with it and Remember that it should only be used in cases of real emergencies, since activating it unnecessarily could mobilize resources unnecessarily.
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Other devices also have the option to contact emergency service by simply holding the power button.
