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  “Just drop a pin and send it to me.” That can sound confusing if you have never done it before. The good news is that it is much simpler than it sounds. Dropping a pin means placing a marker on a map to show an exact location. Most of the time, people are talking about doing this in Google Maps on an Android phone. What Is a Dropped Pin? A dropped pin is a location marker you place on a map. Instead of typing an address, you can press and hold on a spot in Google Maps. A red marker, or “pin,” appears on that location. Google’s Android help explains that you can drop a pin in Google Maps by touching and holding the map, then use that location to share, save, or get directions. This is helpful when the place you want to mark does not have a clear address. For example, you might drop a pin for: A parking spot. A picnic table at a park. A campground or trailhead. A house that is hard to find. A meeting spot in a large parking lot. A location where you need help. A b...

  “Can I add emergency contact information to my Android phone so someone can find it if I lose my phone or have a medical emergency?” The answer is yes , and it is a good idea for almost everyone. Android phones can store emergency information such as your emergency contacts, allergies, medications, blood type, and other medical notes. In many cases, this information can be viewed from the lock screen without unlocking the phone, which can help a first responder, family member, or good Samaritan know who to contact. Google notes that Android phones can save emergency information through the phone’s safety features or Personal Safety app, though some options vary by Android version and phone model. Why This Matters Most of us keep important contact information inside our phones, but there is one big problem: if your phone is locked, someone else usually cannot get to it. That is good for privacy, but it can be a problem if: You lose your phone and someone wants to return it. ...