You can call emergency services on an Android phone without unlocking it first. This feature allows you to quickly contact emergency services if you forget your unlock code or pattern, or are too panicked to enter it correctly.

And what if you want responders to see your medical records or your emergency contacts? We’ll show you how to add that important information so responders can access it even when your phone is locked.

Here's how to call emergency services if you can't unlock your phone:

Tap Emergency Call at the bottom of the lock screen.