Google has officially rolled out its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India, providing millions of Android users with a critical tool for times of crisis. This built-in feature is designed to provide emergency responders such as police, medical, and fire services with highly accurate location data the moment a user reaches out for help.

How ELS works

ELS is designed to be seamless, privacy-conscious, and accessible:

Automatic Activation: The service activates only when a user dials 112 or other local emergency numbers.

No Extra Requirements: It is free of charge and requires no separate apps or hardware modifications.

Privacy-First: Location data is sent directly from the handset to emergency providers only during an active emergency call.

Wide Compatibility: Google has confirmed that ELS is supported on all devices running Android 6.0 and above.