SOS Elderly

Important notice: for correct app operation you must grant Location, SMS, and Contacts permissions.

SOS Elderly is a quick-help app for elderly people, people living alone, families, and outdoor users.
When needed, it sends SMS alerts to trusted contacts with a Google Maps link, so helpers can reach your location in one tap.

How it works
1) Add trusted phone numbers from contacts or manually.
2) Customize your SOS text.
3) Press and hold the SOS button for 2 seconds.
4) The app sends your alert with your map link.

Main features
- Fast SOS sending to multiple contacts.
- Custom messages (manual SOS text and timer-specific text).
- Walking Timer mode with configurable duration.
- Route tracking during timer mode with dedicated map view.
- Fall sensor with adjustable sensitivity.
- Family page with optional Google sign-in, personal QR, device group, and shared SOS alerts.
- Safe mode to reduce accidental touches.
- Android widgets: instant SOS and timer control from home screen.
- Manual contact entry or contact import.
- Voice dictation for message editing.
- Multilingual UI: Italian, English, French, Spanish.
- No in-app ads.

Why this app
SOS Elderly is free and ad-free, designed as a real support tool for people who need safety and immediate help.

Recent changes:
New Settings page with permission management, language, fall sensor, and timer options. New Family section with optional Google sign-in, QR pairing, groups, and shared SOS alerts. Added confirmation on the SOS widget. Timer state is now aligned between widget and app. Improved Family notifications with dedicated sound, shared timer route, and minor fixes.