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Samsung Galaxy A10e - Set Up SOS Messages

2026-10-22 21:03:46.638

Samsung Galaxy A10e - Set Up SOS Messages

Here's how to set up SOS messages for use in an emergency situation.
  • In any emergency situation, you can send a message to an emergency contact by quickly pressing the power key 3 times.
  • A notice of your approximate location is sent to the mobile phone of a chosen contact.
  • Up to 4 emergency contacts can be registered on the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    >
    Advanced features
    >
    Send SOS messages
    .
  3. Perform one of the following:
    • To add contacts during initial setup:
      1. Tap the
        Off switch Switch off icon
        (upper-right) to turn on Switch on icon.
      2. Review the info about SOS messages then tap
        Continue
        .
      3. From the Add recipient prompt tap 'Create contact' or 'Select from contacts'.
        Alternatively, tap the
        Add icon Add Contact icon
        (upper-right).
        1. To create a new emergency contact:
          1. Tap
            Create contact
            .
          2. Enter a name and 10-digit number.
          3. Tap
            Save
            .
        2. To use an existing contact:
          1. Tap
            Select from contacts
            .
          2. Tap the desired contact(s) to select (check).
          3. Tap
            Done
            .
    • To edit existing contracts:
      1. Ensure the SOS messages switch is turned on.
      2. Tap
        Send message to
         :
      3. Perform one of the following:
        • Tap the
          Add icon
           to add additional contacts.
        • Tap the
          Remove icon trashcan icon
          to delete existing contacts.
          Contacts are selected when the icon changes to a checkmark.
  4. Tap the
    Back icon Back icon
    (upper-left) to return to the 'Send SOS messages' menu.
  5. Tap
    Attach pictures
    to turn on or off.
    Message will include a snapshot taken by the front and rear camera.
  6. Tap
    Attach audio recording
    to turn on or off.
    Message includes a 5-second audio recording.