Send Sos Messages - Samsung SM-J530F User Manual

Settings
• S wipe to call or send messages: Set the device to make a call or send a message when
you drag a contact to the left or right in the contacts list.
• D ual Messenger: Select messaging apps to use a second app. You can use two different
accounts for the same app.
If you disable or uninstall the main messaging app, the second app will be deleted
automatically.
• S end SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power
key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the
recipients. Refer to
• D irect share: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options
panel to allow you to share content directly.

Send SOS messages

In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends
messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information.
On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages, and then tap the
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switch to activate it.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already
done so.
To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the Attach audio recording or
Attach pictures switch to activate it.
The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service
provider.
Adding emergency contacts
On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages → Send messages
to → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from Contacts to
add an existing contact as an emergency contact.
Send SOS messages for more information.
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