How to turn off Emergency SOS function

Last Update date : May 04. 2023

Galaxy devices with OneUI 5.0 or higher have an Emergency SOS function that lets users make an emergency call by quickly pressing the side button 5 times. Users can turn off this function to prevent accidental calls.

View of person making SOS call with Galaxy device.

How to turn off Emergency SOS automatic dialling

View of Settings icon. View of Settings icon.

Step 1. Open Settings.

View of safety and emergency within settings. View of safety and emergency within settings.

Step 2. Tap “Safety and emergency” in settings.

View of Emergency SOS settings. View of Emergency SOS settings.

Step 3. Tap “Emergency SOS”.

View of Emergency SOS switch toggle. View of Emergency SOS switch toggle.

Step 4. Tap the switch button to turn Emergency SOS on or off.

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