Quick Access SOS Tile
The SOS App lets you add a Quick Access Tile to your device’s Quick Settings panel, enabling you to trigger emergency actions instantly — even without fully unlocking your phone.
This feature ensures critical safety services are just one swipe away during emergencies.
Overview
Using the Quick Access SOS Tile, you can:
- Send an immediate SOS alert with live location.
- Activate or deactivate Fall Detection monitoring.
- Access emergency functions without navigating into the full app.
This feature provides much faster response during emergencies when every second matters.
Why Quick SOS Tile is Important
| Situation | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Emergency while phone is locked | Trigger SOS alerts without wasting time unlocking the device. |
| Sudden fall or accident | Enable or disable Fall Detection quickly if needed. |
| Quick emergency readiness | Always have an SOS trigger available within two gestures. |
| Battery saver situations | Use lightweight tiles instead of launching full app UI. |
Quick Tiles empower you to act faster, smarter, and safer.
What You Can Do with the Quick SOS Tile
Depending on your app configuration, tapping the SOS Tile can:
- Immediately send an emergency alert to trusted contacts.
- Trigger secret audio or video recording automatically (if configured).
- Activate or pause Fall Detection services temporarily.
- Enable quick access to Health Activity or Safety Tools (future updates).
You can personalize tile actions inside SOS App Settings → Quick Tile Behavior.
How to Add the SOS App Tile (Step-by-Step)
- Unlock your device and swipe down to open the Quick Settings panel.
- Tap the Edit Tiles or Customize Tiles button (usually a pencil ✏️ or edit icon).
- Locate the SOS App tile under available tiles.
- Drag and drop the SOS App tile into the active Quick Settings area.
- Save or exit tile editing mode.
Now you can trigger emergency actions instantly from your Quick Settings!
Best Practices for Using Quick Access SOS Tile
| Recommendation | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Position the SOS Tile near the top row | Reduces time to swipe and trigger during emergencies. |
| Test the tile after setup | Ensure SOS triggering and fall detection toggles work properly. |
| Personalize Tile Behavior | Customize tile action based on your emergency priorities. |
| Inform trusted contacts | Let your family or emergency network know that you have fast SOS access enabled. |
Common Questions
Can I customize what happens when I tap the SOS Tile?
Yes.
Inside SOS App Settings → Quick Tile Behavior, you can configure whether tapping the tile sends an SOS, starts recording, or toggles fall detection.
Does the SOS Tile work when the screen is locked?
Partially.
You can access Quick Settings even on the lock screen (depending on device settings) and tap the SOS Tile without fully unlocking the phone.
Is the SOS Tile available on all Android devices?
Most modern Android versions (Android 8.0 and above) support customizable Quick Settings tiles.
Some older or customized devices may have limited support.
Does using the SOS Tile drain battery?
No.
Quick Tiles are lightweight system UI elements and do not consume significant battery power.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| SOS Tile missing after installation | Restart your device and check Edit Tiles section again. |
| Tile action not working | Ensure necessary permissions (location, SMS) are granted for the SOS App. |
| Unable to move SOS Tile to active panel | Some older phones limit Quick Tile space; try removing unused tiles first. |
| Tile responding slowly | Update your Android OS and ensure SOS App is updated to latest version. |
The Quick Access SOS Tile ensures you're never more than a swipe and a tap away from triggering life-saving emergency actions.
By placing powerful safety functions right in your device’s control center, the SOS App guarantees faster, smarter protection during urgent moments.
React fast. Stay safe. Add your SOS Tile today.
What's Next
Learn how to use the Home Screen SOS Widget for even faster emergency access directly from your phone’s home screen.