Updated Emergency Information doesn't show on wallpaper

I've updated my emergency information, and it shows in the health app but the wall paper emergency info. remains unchanged.


Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 3:05 PM

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Aug 27, 2023 5:20 AM in response to 2Lancet

Glad to have helped. 👋


I’ve had the MedicalID “accessible” from my Lock Screen for several years; probably since the feature 1st became available. (w/ iOS 8 maybe ???)


For me, it’s always required accessing from the “Emergency” button at the lower-left corner of the Lock Screen.


While I’m not aware of any “changes” - like sberman - I’d NOT want my MedicalID freely exposed to “ALL” via the lockscreen.


While “technically” the MedicalID is indeed exposed to anyone w/ physical possession of your device; in my own risk analysis, it’s “not at all the same” as having it exposed continuously.


Note too that any “iPhone physical possessor” CAN make calls from your locked iPhone to any of the Emergency Contacts displayed in your MedicalID.


Important: This aspect has the potential to be exploited by phone thieves; so PLEASE DO consider this aspect when setting-up your own personal security and AppleID disaster recovery scheme.

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Updated Emergency Information doesn't show on wallpaper

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