how to turn off amber alerts iphone

To turn off AMBER Alerts on an iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Notifications screen to find the Government Alerts section.
4. Toggle off the switch next to AMBER Alerts.

This will disable AMBER Alerts specifically, while other emergency alerts can be managed similarly in this section

. Note that some users have reported that this Government Alerts section may be missing depending on the carrier or region, but generally, it is available on iOS 16 and later versions

. Additionally, you can silence AMBER Alerts when your phone is locked by selecting the "Silent" option under Sounds & Vibration in the Government Alerts settings if you prefer not to turn them off completely

. Be aware that disabling AMBER Alerts means you may miss important notifications about missing children or other critical public safety information.