Essential Phone Features for Your National Day Trip!

Essential Phone Features for Your National Day Trip!The long-awaited National Day holiday is finally here! As a "golden week," many people's first thought is to go out and travel, escaping the workplace and getting some fresh air, which is perfect for us working people. Speaking of travel, a must-have essential is undoubtedly your phone

Essential Phone Features for Your National Day Trip!

The long-awaited National Day holiday is finally here! As a "golden week," many people's first thought is to go out and travel, escaping the workplace and getting some fresh air, which is perfect for us working people. Speaking of travel, a must-have essential is undoubtedly your phone. Besides needing great battery life and a good camera for capturing fun memories, the travel experience itself shouldn't be overlooked. Features like NFC, device tracking, anti-fraud protection, SOS emergency contact, and even satellite communication can all play a crucial role during your trip. Today, we'll break down these features, their practicality, and how to use them, making your National Day outing smoother and worry-free.

1. Travel with NFC: One Touch Access

First, let's talk about NFC. Most phones have it built-in, and many people use it daily for things like unlocking doors, taking the subway or bus, and mobile payments no need to unlock your phone. But when traveling, you might wonder if your transit card will work in a new city. Many people switch to using WeChat or Alipay for QR code scanning. However, those platforms can be problematic during holiday periods when there's a lot of congestion and, especially in subway stations, poor signal coverage. If your phone's signal drops, your QR code won't load, causing delays for others and impacting your travel experience. NFC, on the other hand, works regardless of signal strength.

Additionally, many areas now have nationwide NFC transit cards with the "Transportation Union" logo. These cards generally work for buses and subways in over 300 cities across China. However, it's worth noting that some regions may charge a service fee for card activation. You can opt for a card with the "Transportation Union" logo, avoiding the fee and saving you some money. Furthermore, many smartwatches and wristbands can also be enabled with NFC capabilities. Just remember that they usually cannot be used simultaneously with your phone and require separate activation.

How to enable NFC: Go to Settings > search for "NFC" > turn it on. Then, open your phone's built-in wallet app > select "Transit Card" > choose "Add."

2. Enable Device Tracking: Keeping Tabs on Your Phone

Next, we have device tracking. It's always a worry when traveling that your phone might accidentally get left behind or lost in a crowded place. After all, your phone is a crucial item, holding your finances, travel information, and more. If you ever lose your phone, it's a significant loss. This is why we recommend enabling device tracking. On your phone, as long as you're logged in with your account, you can find your phone's location in the settings. This allows you to monitor its real-time location and, in case of loss, use the official website or another phone to log in and retrieve your lost device. Many smartphone brands also offer "family guardian" features, enabling you to track your family's phone locations to prevent them from getting lost. If your child wears a smartwatch or wristband, it's recommended to link it to the app to ensure they can be located during your trip.

How to enable device tracking: Go to Settings > search "Device Tracking" > activate or add location sharing.

3. Turn on Anti-Fraud Protection: Travel with Peace of Mind

Another essential feature is anti-fraud protection. Whenever holidays arrive, scammers become more active, not only causing annoyance but also potentially exploiting people who are unfamiliar with the area and falling for their traps, leading to irreversible losses. Furthermore, when you're away from home, your elderly family members might be more susceptible to scams. This is where anti-fraud protection comes in handy. Most brand-name phones have security features in their settings, and enabling these can provide a good layer of protection, which I've found very useful in my personal experience. It's also recommended to turn on call and SMS spam blocking, and install the National Anti-Fraud App on your phone to ensure comprehensive protection.

How to enable anti-fraud protection: Go to Settings > search "Anti-Fraud Protection" and activate it. Spam call/SMS blocking can be enabled in the same settings.

4. SOS Emergency Contact + Satellite Communication: Multi-Layer Security

Having covered the practical features, let's discuss how to call for help in emergencies. Safety is paramount when traveling. To prepare for unforeseen circumstances, you can set up emergency contact features. Many Android phones now support SOS emergency contact functionality. Users can simply press the power button five times in rapid succession to activate it. You can also set up location sharing, emergency contacts, automatic dialing, and other options beforehand. In case of danger, you can quickly press the power button. Individuals with health issues can also add their medical information in the SOS emergency contact settings, including common details like name, height, weight, address, blood type, as well as chronic conditions, past medical history, allergic reactions, and information about organ donation. This makes it easier for medical personnel to assess and provide initial treatment if needed.

To set it up: Go to Settings > search for "SOS Emergency Contact" > enable it.

Additionally, certain phones are equipped with satellite communication capabilities, though usually in flagship models from various brands, such as the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, vivo X100 Ultra, and HUAWEI Mate60 Pro. For travelers who enjoy hiking, exploring remote areas, or venturing into places with weak signal coverage, a phone with satellite communication is crucial. It's important to note that satellite communication is generally paid for. You'll need to choose a carrier that supports the feature, like China Telecom, and purchase a specific data plan. While the cost may not be cheap, it's worth it in emergencies. It's about spending a small amount of money on a big safety solution.

5. Summary

These are some of the useful phone features for traveling during the holidays. NFC enables easy mobile payments, transportation, and fast data transfer. Device tracking helps prevent phone loss and allows you to locate or share your whereabouts with friends and family. Anti-fraud protection safeguards against harassment and dangerous programs, playing a crucial role in protecting privacy and security. While we hope you never need to utilize the SOS emergency contact feature, it's still vital. Life is precious, and protecting yourself means protecting your loved ones. Of course, we also need to be mindful of protecting our personal privacy and information security.

Finally, we hope this information proves helpful to you. May you enjoy a wonderful holiday filled with national pride. This is PConline, and we'll keep you updated with more tech and digital content. Stay tuned!