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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'Genius' festival hack could save your phone
Festival and gig season is well and truly underway, and social media users have gone wild for this 'genius' hack, which could prove a huge help for attendees. With All Together Now having taken place over the weekend, all sights are set on Electric Picnic at the end of the month while the countdown is on for Oasis' two sold-out Croke Park dates. Oftentimes, these events can result in losing items and time and again we see people taking to social media in search of a missing phone — or a found phone — following a festival. Festival and gig season is well and truly underway, and social media users have gone wild for this 'genius' hack which could prove a huge help for attendees. Pic: Shutterstock This simple hack could solve all your problems and could easily reconnect you with your phone before you've even realised it's not in your bum bag! TikTok user Lilli Shiell shared the nifty trick, which has been lauded by many and amassed more than 47,000 likes in less than 24 hours. Sharing a picture of herself and a pal at Boomtown Festival, Lilli warned: 'You can never be too safe.' With All Together Now having taken place over the weekend, all sights are set on Electric Picnic at the end of the month while the countdown is on for Oasis' two sold-out Croke Park dates. Pic:The next picture was a screenshot of the screensaver she had on her mobile phone which was a picture of a note she had created on her phone. In the notes, Lilli gave her name and date of birth as well as some important numbers including the person she was at Boomtown with. In the case that Lilli lost her phone during the festival, the person who found it could easily get in contact with someone known to Lilli and reunite her with her phone. Additionally, the festival-goer had a picture of herself and Morgan, the girl she went to Boomtown with. Pic: Shutterstock Additionally, the festival-goer had a picture of herself and Morgan, the girl she went to Boomtown with. The viral moment was rife with comments praising Lilli for the expert hack. One said: 'From someone who works festivals, the amount of phones we find and can't return is crazy!! This is so genius babe x.' Another added: 'Extra tip, change the photo daily to an updates one of what you and your friend are wearing that way anyone attempting to find you has the most current photo of you.' A third advised: 'Just make sure your bday ain't you unlock code.' There is also the option of setting up Medical ID on your phone, which allows for people to add important people into quick dial.
The Courier
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Courier
POPPY WATSON: How off-duty NHS heroes helped me after I collapsed while running in Dundee
I've never felt so scared or confused in my life. I didn't know who I was, where I was, or what was happening. Sentiments I think I made clear in my frenzied stream of questions to the group of well-meaning strangers who surrounded me. Apparently, I did a lot of 'wailing' as well. At least according to my mum, who could hear me over the phone. She got a call from a passer-by at 6.36pm on Sunday. The kind woman told my mum that she'd found her daughter unconscious on Ninewells Avenue in the West End of Dundee (conveniently, right next to the hospital). An ambulance was on its way, she said. This was the moment I woke up. I remember three faces staring down at me, or maybe it was four. They looked kind, concerned, young. The sky was so blue. The strangers seemed to know my name, which they used in hushed tones, probably in an attempt to calm me down. But it wasn't working. I was growing increasingly panic-stricken. The appearance of a paramedic who wanted to strap me onto a bed did not help. Then I was rolled into an ambulance, shouting 'WHAT HAPPENED TO ME?' and 'WHERE'S MY AIRPOD CASE?' The doors slammed shut and we headed for Ninewells Hospital. My yelling continued until the paramedic was forced to raise her voice in return. 'I don't know what has happened to you, Poppy,' she said sternly. 'That's why we're taking you to the hospital. The doctors will find out there.' I quickly shut up. Gradually, I returned to my senses. I remembered who I was. I remembered going for a run, feeling lightheaded, seeing black stars, thinking I should just push through. I still didn't know what day it was, or how long I'd been out. The paramedic told me I had been found by a group of off-duty nurses and doctors. I realised they must have used the Medical ID on my iPhone to call my mum, who was now on her way to the hospital with my dad from Edinburgh. This feature, found within the Health app on iPhone, allows users to store and share critical medical information, including allergies, medications, and emergency contacts. It is accessible to first responders or others in case of an emergency, even without needing to unlock the phone. This would also explain how the soft-spoken strangers knew my name. This is my hunch, anyway. It's also possible they were able to unlock my phone using my Face ID while I was passed out. As the ambulance pulled up at the Ninewells A&E department, and I was rolled out the back, I heard someone call my name. Then my friend Zoe, who lives nearby, was hugging me tightly. She had been contacted by my panicked sister from Edinburgh. As Zoe took a photo of me for my family, her boyfriend Ally quipped: 'Poppy will be writing about this in The Courier next week.' We all laughed. The discovery that I had somehow achieved my third fastest time on the Strava running app also offered some light relief. Then I was shown into a room, and before I knew it, the ambulance crew had vanished – and I hadn't even thanked them. Nor did I have a chance to thank the lovely group of doctors and nurses who found me. So yes, I'm writing about my experience in The Courier. I want to say thank you to all the amazing medical staff who looked after me. Truly – thank you. I also want to urge anyone who hasn't filled out the Medical ID on their smartphone to do so. It's likely that because of this feature, I didn't have to spend one minute alone at the hospital. What could have been a lonely and frightening experience in the 30-minute queue at A&E wound up being neither of those things. Zoe and Ally were allowed to keep me company while I waited for a bed to become available. My parents arrived shortly afterwards, and I made them fill out the Medical IDs on their iPhones while I inhaled buttery toast and sugary tea. Most smartphones, including Android devices, have a similar feature. It takes just five minutes to set it up. I'm okay, by the way. The on-duty doctors and nurses at Ninewells Hospital were just as amazing, and all my tests came back normal. It was most likely a matter of being unintentionally under-fuelled and dehydrated (turns out that slice of banana bread was not an ideal substitute for lunch). I'm just thankful I was found by the right people.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
One mobile phone setting could 'save your life' and it's easy to set up
A paramedic has issued a stark warning to people, explaining that if you do not have this setting on your phone, you could be putting your life at risk in an emergency - and it only takes a few minutes to set up A paramedic has revealed that a life-saving feature on your mobile phone is frequently overlooked and not set up by users. When heading out, it is typical for many to carry only their phone which now doubles as our lifeline – functioning as a communication tool, wallet, ID proof, photo storage, music player, and so much more. However, in emergencies, the lack of physical ID, medical details or emergency contact information can be problematic. Therefore, even when your phone is locked, it could be vital in saving your life. The concerned paramedic and mum-of-two is urging everyone to take a few minutes to activate this crucial feature, which enables emergency services to access your medical information right from the lock screen. She argues that setting up this easy and quick access to personal details is critical and stresses that everyone should learn how to locate such info in case of nearby emergencies. The lifesaver, who took to her TikTok account @MummyNeeNaw to spread awareness, implored: "Just a little request. It's something so many people don't know about or don't think to actually do but it could be incredibly important." She added: "It takes a few minutes of your time and could make all the difference to you and your loved ones." The paramedic went on to explain: "How many times have you left the house with just your phone. Our bank cards are on our phone, our loyalty cards are on our phone, we will pop to the shops and we just have our phone on us, walk the dog, go to the gym, everything with just our phones. "But it does mean, god forbid, anything should happen to you and we turn you're in a place where no one knows who you are, we also don't know who you are - and I've been to a few [incidents] over the years, and I went to one yesterday where a gentlemen was very poorly and we didn't know anything about him." Explaining how important this information can be at the scene of an emergency, she stated that if possible, she immediately tries to access the patient's emergency info through their phone which can be done without needing to unlock the screen. You can add vital details like name, DOB, next of kin, medications, conditions, and allergies. She emphasised: "It could be potentially life changing if we know what is on that." How to set up emergency info on iPhone You'll find Medical ID in your settings. Simply use the search function on your iPhone or navigate to Settings > Health > Medical ID to input your details. If you haven't used the Health app in a while, it might ask you to complete a Health Checklist, which will also direct you to the Medical ID screen. On the Medical ID screen, you'll see a series of red headings that let you add and edit information, so fill in as much detail as you're comfortable sharing. Don't forget to hit 'done' to save your entries. You can always return to edit the information whenever you want. If you're not on any medication and don't have any known allergies, it's best to write 'none' so medical staff know you didn't just skip those sections. To access someone else's medical details or check your own setup, tap Emergency in the bottom left corner when your phone is locked - and asking for a password - to bring up a dial pad. Tap Medical ID at the bottom left to display the emergency information. Scroll down, and you can ring anyone listed as an emergency contact by tapping their phone number. How to set up emergency info on Android Many Android devices allow you to add emergency contact details through the phone's settings or contacts app. The exact location of this feature depends on your specific phone and Android version. Generally, the process goes like this: Go to Setting and search for 'emergency' Here you should find an option labelled Emergency Information, or something similar. If you can't locate it, try looking under My Info Typically, you will be presented with a form for medical information - fill these out accordingly Fill out the emergency contacts section - this can be located below all the fields or within your contacts app. Regardless, anyone you want to designate as an emergency contact must already be saved in your contacts app before you can assign them as such. If you are required to help an individual who possesses an Android mobile, you can retrieve their medical details and emergency contacts straight from the lock screen. Just swipe upwards, then choose Emergency > Emergency Information.
