Hubbie in facility had iphone confiscated for repeatedly pusing the emergency icon on his screen. He holds lthe phone tight and squeezes buttons on both sides causing the screen to show. How can I turn off this 911 function?
Settings/Emergency SOS, turn off Call with Hold & Release, then lock settings in Screen Time. This will not prevent holding the buttons to get to the shutdown screen, then touching Emergency.
I don’t think there is any way to completely disable emergency calling, but you can contact Apple and ask. Here are contact options:
(Note that both of the above have options to receive a callback or chat)
The emergency call feature on iPhones is a critical safety mechanism that should never be disabled. This feature allows users to quickly contact emergency services in situations where immediate help is needed. Disabling this feature could have serious consequences in emergencies.
iOS devices do not provide any settings to disable the emergency call feature. This is intentional, as Apple recognizes the importance of this feature for user safety.
It is essential for all iPhone users to understand how to use the emergency call feature. This includes knowing the emergency contact numbers for your location and how to access the emergency call function on your device.
In addition, it is important to educate others about the emergency call feature, especially those who may be in a position to help someone in an emergency. This could include family members, friends, coworkers, or anyone else who may be responsible for the safety of others.
Turning off emergency button on Iphone for elderly person who keeps calling it
