Some versions of Android use slightly different steps, but this should get you most of the way there.
Or, if you seeApps & notifications, choose that instead.
SelectWireless emergency alertsorAdvanced>Emergency alerts.
Some versions of Android bury this option in a menu calledAdvanced parameters.
There’s also a toggle forVibration.
Disable that if you don’t want your phone to vibrate for AMBER alerts.
Tap theSettingsmenu (three dots) forWireless Emergency Alerts.
From the options that appear, selectSettings.
Tap the toggle next to any alert you want to disable.
Directions for Other Android Phones
The alert configs on some phones are in the Messaging window.
Select theMenubutton in the upper-right corner, and chooseSettings.
TapEmergency alertsat the bottom of the list of options.
Wireless emergency alerts are sent by authorized government alerting authorities through your mobile carrier.
Wireless customers do not pay any connection or data fees when receiving WEA messages.
Along with AMBER alerts, most phones feature configs for other types of notifications.
Weather alerts include warnings sent for tsunamis, tornados, flash floods, hurricanes, and other extreme weather.
Presidential alerts will only occur during a national emergency.
According to FEMA, Presidential alerts cannot be disabled.
FAQ
Notifications are turned off on an app-by-app basis.
To disable notifications on the lock screen, go toSettings>Notifications>Notifications on lock screen.
Go toSettings>Notifications>Notification historyand toggle this feature on.
