Police in Ontario asking Android users to check settings after increase in 911 calls | 24CA News
Police in Ontario are asking Android telephone customers to test their emergency settings after seeing a rise in 9-1-1 hang-ups.
In a tweet at round 6:50 p.m. Friday, Ontario Provincial Police stated the power’s communications centres have seen a “significant increase” in 9-1-1 hang-ups.
“This may be linked to an Android update which turned on Emergency SOS,” the tweet learn. “You could easily dial 9-1-1 without knowing.”
Police requested Android customers to “please, check your phone” to make sure emergency strains are “available for life-threatening emergencies.”
The tweet provided directions on learn how to deactivate the function.
