Emergency calls are a critical feature on most Android phones, but you can minimize accidental dials by adjusting a few settings. Here’s a guide to help you reduce or remove emergency calls from your lock screen:
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1. Disable Emergency Information Access
- Settings: Go to your phone’s Settings app.
- Security & Emergency: Navigate to Security & Emergency (or Safety & Emergency).
- Emergency Information: Find Emergency Information and ensure that emergency contacts are not accessible via the lock screen. You might have to uncheck the option “Show emergency info.”
2. Adjust Lock Screen Preferences
- Settings: Head to the Settings app.
- Display: Find and open the Display settings.
- Lock Screen: Go to the Lock Screen or Lock Screen Preferences option.
- Disable Emergency: Some manufacturers offer a toggle to show/hide emergency call buttons. Disable if available.
3. Enable Password, PIN, or Biometric Unlock
- Settings: Access your Settings app.
- Security: Go to Security or Biometrics & Security.
- Screen Lock: Choose Screen Lock Type and switch to a PIN, password, or biometric method. This will ensure accidental swipes to emergency calls don’t happen.
4. Change Default Launcher (Advanced)
If the emergency call feature is part of a custom launcher:
- Alternative Launcher: Download a different launcher from the Play Store.
- Set as Default: Set it as the default launcher, which may offer different lock screen options.
Notes:
- These steps may differ slightly based on your specific Android version or manufacturer (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.).
- Remember that emergency calls exist for safety purposes. Always ensure that you can reach emergency services promptly when needed.
