Warning to Android users over glitch which sees their phone accidentally 'silent call' 999
Daily MailPolice chiefs have warned that an Android feature is triggering a wave of accidental 999 calls. Control rooms have reported a surge in 'silent calls' since a new SOS emergency function was rolled out on Android. 'Nationally, all emergency services are currently experiencing record high 999 call volumes,' the National Police Chief's Council said. Police chiefs claim an SOS Android feature is the cause of accidental silent calls 'There's a few reasons for this but one we think is having a significant impact is an update to Android smartphones. Police Scotland, Devon & Cornwall Police and the Metropolitan Police are among the numerous forces which have reported an influx in these calls HOW TO SWITCH OFF ANDROID'S SOS FEATURE Head to 'Settings' on an Android phone Tap 'Safety and Emergency' Switch off the 'Emergency SOS' feature If you continue to experience this issue, Google suggests that Android owners can switch off the SOS setting.
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