Android

There are many smart phones and tablets available at the moment. However there are only really 2 types of smartphone common today. They are Android and iPhone (iOS).

Android phones have been available since the end of 2008 with version 1.0 of Android. The latest version is Android 9.0 with most phones still using using earlier versions. Android version are given sweet code names e.g. Nougat (v7.0 - v7.1). For more information on versions of Android look at the Wikipedia page on Android version history.

This guide shows you how to add an "in case of emergency" (ICE) contact to your Android phone. The emergency information can be accessed from the lock screen on the phone without needing to unlock the phone. The information provided can include emergency contacts, allergies, brief medical notes. It can be vital for saving your life in case of an emergency. Before trying this guide follow the Finding the version of an Android device guide to find the version of Android your phone is running.