Google Pixel Fold 256GB Black - Medical information

In the event of an accident, having your medical information readily available on your phone can be life-saving. By adding medical details and emergency contacts, first responders can quickly access vital information like blood type, allergies, or any existing medical conditions. This guide will show you how to set up medical information on your Android device.

Steps to set up medical information

Follow these steps to add medical information on your Android phone:

1. Swipe up on the home screen: unlock your phone and swipe up to access the app drawer.
2. Open the security app: find and tap on the Security app or your phone’s Health app, depending on the model.
3. Log in with your Google Account: if prompted, sign in using the relevant Google account.
4. Tap the Settings Icon (Cog Icon): look for the gear icon to open settings within the Security or Health app.
5. Select Emergency Contacts: scroll down and tap on Emergency Contacts.
6. Add an emergency contact: click the plus sign (+) and select a contact from your list. Ensure it’s someone who can be reached quickly in case of an emergency.
7. Go back and select Medical Information: navigate back to the main settings menu and tap on Medical Information.
8. Fill in your medical details: enter important information such as your blood type, allergies, existing medical conditions, and any medications you are currently taking.
9. Save changes: confirm and save your entries. Your medical information and emergency contacts are now set up and accessible from the lock screen.

Additional tips for managing medical Info

• Keep information updated: regularly review and update your medical details, especially if there are changes in your health condition or emergency contacts.

• Enable lock screen access: ensure that your emergency information is visible without unlocking your phone. You can usually enable this in the security settings.

• Test it out: verify that your medical information appears correctly by trying to access it from the lock screen.

Troubleshooting common issues

• Medical information not visible on lock screen Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Lock Screen Preferences, and ensure that Show Emergency Info is enabled.

• Unable to add emergency contacts Make sure the contacts you are adding are saved in your Google account. If the issue persists, restart your phone and try again.

• Medical information not saving Check if the app permissions are correctly set. Go to Settings > Apps > [Security/Health App] > Permissions, and enable access to contacts and health data.