Phonewell
An older relative's phone
Bigger text, simpler screens, fewer scam calls, and help one press away.
In this order
- Make text easier to read
Small text strains your eyes. A bigger, bolder font makes every app easier to read, no glasses needed.
Font size and style, about 2 minutes, on Samsung and Pixel - Make a Galaxy simpler for someone who wants less fuss
Easy mode gives bigger icons and text, a simpler home screen and a longer touch delay, which suits older relatives.
Easy mode, about 2 minutes, on Samsung - Stop spam calls before you answer
Your Phone app can check incoming numbers against known spam and warn you, or quietly block the worst ones.
Spam call filter, about 2 minutes, on Samsung and Pixel - Watch videos with the sound off
Your phone writes subtitles for any video, voice note or call as it plays, even offline, so you can follow along on a quiet train.
Live Caption, about 1 minute, on Samsung and Pixel - Call for help with five presses of a button
If something goes wrong, pressing the side button five times can call emergency services and alert the people you choose.
Emergency SOS, about 3 minutes, on Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi - Let paramedics see your medical details
Allergies, medicines and blood type can be read from the lock screen by whoever is helping you, without unlocking the phone.
Medical info, about 4 minutes, on Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi
Not every step exists on every phone. Each guide shows only the brands we have steps for, and Phonewell skips what your model doesn't have.