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Amber Alerts not able to be turned off
Hello,
I have a windows phone that is randomly getting amber alerts. On most phones, there is a setting within messaging to toggle off amber alerts. For instance, if I was on Verizon and I wanted to do this, i would follow these simple instructions:
http://support.verizonwireless.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=67903
for the exact same phone as what i have(HTC 8x). Why would you AT&T not allow for this functionality or remove it from the operating system? This is actually a pretty bad thing, considering AT&T IS NOT FOLLOWING FEMA GUIDELINES, based on their own website:
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?&sid=KB410692&cv=820#fbid=M9KdMChTw0T
If you have a WEA capable device, you are automatically enrolled to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts. Based on FEMA guidelines, you may opt out of the following types of alerts:
- Alerts involving imminent threats to life or property issued by the National Weather Service or other authorized emergency management agency
- Amber Alerts (missing child alerts)
The phone is clearly WEA capable, and clearly has the functionality, as shown by verizon, and is not complying with federal guidelines.
johninsj
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11 years ago
Yes it does. You need to update to the latest version of iOS if they are NOT on your iPhone.
Settings->Notifications
Scroll all the way down.
Turn off both...
I know, because it's on the 4s - I just turned off my wife's amber alerts 🙂
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darrelldash
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10 years ago
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schinchillaboy
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10 years ago
In response to your issue at leat from my point of view
I have a Nokia Lumia 920 and I have the option to turn off wirless amber alerts or even turn them on so it could be something that is not what at&t did but htc because i know the nokia lumias with winodws phone 8 or higher have that setting to turn off or on
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ddartman7
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7 years ago
26237 returns invalid short code on my ATT Windows phone. Here is the REAL solution:
Got to Messaging app.
Click three dots lower right corner and select "Settings"
Under SIM touch link to SIM1 (or it may be "SIM" on your phone)
About 3/4 of the way down the page you will see "Change emergency alert settings"
Tap there and disable or enable the alerts of your choosing.
If you find this helpful please mark as answer. If you need screenshots I can provide them.
- Dave
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