To turn off AMBER alerts on your phone, follow these steps based on your device type:
On Android Devices
The exact steps may vary by model, but generally:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Safety and Emergency or Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless Emergency Alerts or Emergency Alerts.
- Find AMBER alerts and toggle it off (uncheck or slide the switch to the left).
For Samsung phones specifically:
- Go to Settings > Safety and emergency > Wireless emergency alerts.
- Turn off the switch for AMBER alerts
On iPhones (iOS 16 and later)
- Open Settings.
- Tap Notifications.
- Scroll down to the Government Alerts section at the bottom.
- Toggle off AMBER Alerts by sliding the switch to the left
Important Note
Disabling AMBER alerts means you will not receive notifications about child abductions and potentially other emergency alerts, which could be critical for public safety
. These instructions allow you to disable the alerts if you find them disruptive, but consider the safety implications before doing so.
