How to Enable/Disable Wireless Emergency Alert on Android Device

How to Enable/Disable Wireless Emergency Alert on Android Device: The Indian government working with Department of Telecommunication has reportedly started testing the emergency alert system in India.

Many users from across the country have received a test alert today on their Android smartphones.

Emergency alerts are a part of the emergency notification system that can be used by the government with the help of the telecom department to notify users about an upcoming natural disaster or in case of emergencies.

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This will help save people’s life by alerting them in advance or during the calamity.

Now, this not only comes in handy in situations like natural disasters, but also during a war or other sort of emergencies as well. It could have also come in handy in circulating information and warning during Covid.

Think of it as an alternative to radio or TV emergency broadcast, but for smartphones. And, it all makes sense as smartphones have become more relevant compared to TV or radio.

How to Enable Wireless Emergency Alert on Android Device

Open Settings on your smartphone

Scroll down and tap on Safety and emergency option

Now, look for Wireless emergency alerts option

Check if Allow alerts toggle is turned on or not. If it is not, then enable the toggle

If it is turned on, check if all the alert types are enabled. This includes Extreme threats, Severe threats (this is the one government is testing right now), AMBER alerts, Test alerts and Area update broadcasts. If they are not turned on, enable them all to receive any type of alerts or broadcast on your phone.

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(With input from Gadgetsnow)