Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls (arstechnica.com)

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Google says it's working on a fix, but as usual, manufacturers will need to update.

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[-] clb92@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

My thigh once called emergency services three times in a row. I only noticed it when the third call was started. Happened because my slightly sweaty thigh activated the screen (double tap to wake) and pressed the Emergency button on the OnePlus lock screen.

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