Instructions apply to iOS 12 and later.
Here’s what it does and how to get it.
Before you could use Petersen’s program, you better tell your iPhone to allow “untrusted” shortcuts.
These macros are ones that you get from the internet instead of inside the Shortcuts app.
Now, you’re ready to set up the “I’m Getting Pulled Over” shortcut.
Here’s what to do.
Go to the Shortcut’s post on Reddit to find a link to the most current version.
Open that link usingSafarion your iPhone.
The Shortcuts app will open, and you’ll see a list of everything it does.
Scroll down to review all of its features.
At the bottom of the page, tapAdd Untrusted Shortcut.
On the next screen, Choose one or morerecipients, either by phone number or email.
The people you designate in this step will receive your location when the shortcut runs.
TapContinueto store your recipient(s).
Tap theplus signto choose from your contacts.
In the next step, choose more recipients.
The people you choose here will get a copy of the video you take.
you might go for the same recipients as in the previous step or different ones.
TapDoneto finish setting up.
You’ll return to theGallerypage of the Shortcuts app.
You may still need to grant some permissions before the shortcut will work properly.
To start, open theSettingsapp.
Chose the level of permission you want to grant the Shortcuts app.
To save time when you’re running the shortcut, choseWhile Using the App.
Return to theShortcutsapp and confirm you’re on theMy Shortcutstab.
Tap theMore(three dots) menu in the upper-right corner of theI’m getting pulled overshortcut.
Scroll down toCameraand tapAllow Access.
TapOKin the small window that opens.
Repeat Steps 15 and 16 forPhotosandMessages.
By default, this shortcut uses your front-facing camera, but you might also choose a different one.
TapFrontunderCameraand selectBackif you’d rather use the other camera.
Use the front-facing camera if you’re using the shortcut while your phone is in a dashboard mount.
Use the rear camera if you plan to hold your phone while recording.
Finally, scroll down to theScriptingsection to choose where to upload your video at the end of the shortcut.
Tap theminusbutton and thenDeleteto remove one or more options.
To use Dropbox with this shortcut, you’ll have to grant permission.
SelectDoneto store your configs.
