How to turn off AMBER Alerts on your Android device

AMBER Alerts are emergency alerts that are issued for child abductions and are broadcasted to help locate and recover missing children. While they are crucial for public safety, you do have the option to customize the types of alerts you receive on your Android device. Here’s how you can turn off AMBER Alerts or adjust the settings:

Note: It’s essential to consider the potential impact on public safety before disabling AMBER Alerts completely. These alerts are designed to help locate abducted children.

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Apps & notifications” or a similar option (this may vary slightly depending on your device’s manufacturer).
3. Tap on “Advanced” or “Advanced settings.”
4. Look for “Emergency alerts” or “Wireless emergency alerts” and tap on it. On some devices, you may need to tap “Emergency alerts” directly without going into advanced settings.
5. You should see options related to emergency alerts. Here, you can disable or customize different types of alerts.
6. To turn off AMBER Alerts, locate the “AMBER alerts” or “Child abductions” option and toggle it off. The exact wording may vary depending on your device.
7. Confirm your choice when prompted.

Keep in mind that while you can disable AMBER Alerts on most Android devices, you may not have the same level of control over other emergency alerts like Presidential Alerts or Weather Alerts. Some alerts, such as Presidential Alerts, are mandatory and cannot be disabled on a typical Android device.

It’s essential to use this feature responsibly. Disabling critical emergency alerts can have serious consequences, so consider the potential impact on your safety and the safety of others before making changes to these settings.