Police warn Android phone users over 999 call feature (UK)

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by ronjor, Jun 23, 2023.

  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    TairikuOkami Registered Member

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    If that is an issue, what about a real emergency then? Lets not talk about an elephant in the room, being heavily undermanned.
     
  3. lodore

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    This is definitely an issue. I accidently called emergency services from the lock screen of my android phone. I understand this potentially being a life saving feature however it can be triggered be mistake causing issues and could delay assistance to real emergencies.

    Apple had a slighty different but similar issue previously where a rollercoaster would trigger the fall sensor of the iphone causing emergency services to be called.
     
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