So, heres a rundown of some iOS safety and emergency features you should know.

Heres how to do that: Go toSettings > Health > Medical ID, and tapEdit.

Add all relevant health information, like your medical conditions and allergies.

Someone using Maps on his iPhone

you could also addEmergency Contacts, so they can receive your location when you use theEmergency SOSfeature.

Thankfully, your iPhone has a handy feature that makes calling for help faster and easier.

This will automatically call the emergency services in your region and notify anyEmergency Contactsyouve set up.

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So, what happens when you are out of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage?

This process takes less time during favorable weather conditions and with a direct sky view.

To share your ETA, open theMapsapp and enter a destination like you usually do.

iPhone screenshot showing the Health app

Choose your transportation method, say, driving.

Then, tapGoand selectShare ETAfrom the bottom of the screen in the route card.

This will bring up some suggested contacts.

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you’ve got the option to also tap on theContactsoption to choose someone else from your contact list.

If your chosen contact is an iPhone user, theyll receive a Maps notification with your ETA.

They can fire up the notification to check your current location and keep track of your journey.

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However, if your chosen contact is an Android user, theyll receive an SMS with your ETA.

Thankfully, your iPhone has an app that can help you locate and protect your Apple devices.

Erase Data After Several Attempts

Since you go everywhere with your iPhone, it probably contains valuable personal data.

Screenshot showing Emergency SOS settings on iPhone

Although you may have set a password for security, its still possible for someone to crack it.

Apple has taught about that; this is why they included a timer after a few failed attempts.

So,what does Lockdown Mode do, you ask?

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It prevents anyone from accessing your personal data by limiting several features, websites, and apps.

For instance, enablingLockdown Modewill block some message attachment types like links and link previews.

In addition, you wont be able to receive FaceTime calls from people you havent called before.

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To activateLockdown Mode, go toSettings > Privacy & Security > Lockdown Mode.

While its unlikely that youll need to use this feature, it is worth knowing its there.

To enableSafety Check, go toSettings > Privacy & Security > Safety Check.

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Alternatively, you might selectManage Sharing & Accessto customize which people and apps can access your data.

And if you use an Apple Watch with your iPhone, know that it has some life-saving features too.

Screenshot showing the People tabs on Find My

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Screenshot showing Face ID settings on the iPhone

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Screenshot showing iPhone’s Privacy settings

Screenshot showing iPhone’s Privacy & Security settings

Screenshot showing iPhone’s Safety Check settings

Screenshot showing iPhone’s Safety Check options