- Android’s “Personal Safety” app is expected to add a third “Emergency SOS” activation method via hands-free operation.
- An analysis of the app files from the Android “Personal Safety” app v2026.09.03.975624323.0-release update confirms the addition of resource code related to the hands-free activation of “Emergency SOS.”
- “Emergency SOS” is triggered by rapidly pressing the power button 5 times consecutively and saying “Yes” on the “Emergency SOS” screen that appears.
The “Personal Safety” app for Android devices, primarily Google Pixel devices, features an SOS function called “Emergency SOS,” which is activated by rapidly pressing the power button 5 times in a row.
For this “Emergency SOS” feature in the Android “Personal Safety” app, users can currently choose between two activation methods: either rapidly pressing the power button 5 times, or rapidly pressing the power button 5 times followed by pressing and holding the screen for 3 seconds. While the latter requires a bit more effort, it helps prevent accidental activation.
Now, it appears that a third hands-free activation method will be added to the Android “Personal Safety” app’s “Emergency SOS” feature. We bring you the details in our original app file analysis content, “App Analysis,” from our site “Jetstream.”
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An analysis of the app files from the Android “Personal Safety” app v2026.09.03.975624323.0-release update, released on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, confirmed that resource code related to the hands-free way to start “Emergency SOS” has been added. However, the rollout of the hands-free activation for “Emergency SOS” has not yet been confirmed.
<string name="add_hh_way_to_start">Add hands-free way to start</string>
<string name="demo_voice_cancel_desc_text">Say “cancel” to dismiss Emergency SOS</string>
<string name="demo_voice_touch_and_hold_title_text">Say “yes” to continue</string><string name="demo_voice_cancel_desc_text">緊急 SOS をキャンセルするには「キャンセル」と言います</string>
<string name="demo_voice_touch_and_hold_title_text">続行するには「はい」と言います</string>With the hands-free “Emergency SOS” activation, it appears that users will be able to trigger “Emergency SOS” by rapidly pressing the power button 5 times in a row and then answering “Yes” on the “Emergency SOS” screen that launches. Additionally, users will be able to cancel the “Emergency SOS” activation by saying “Cancel” on the “Emergency SOS” screen.
In other words, as long as you remember the timing to launch the “Emergency SOS” screen by pressing the power button 5 times consecutively, you will be able to trigger “Emergency SOS” even while your Android device is still in your pocket or bag. That being said, it is not completely hands-free.
“Personal Safety” App Link
