Android phones provide the option to disable AMBER Alerts as well as other emergency alerts, such as severe weather warnings. The process will vary depending on the type of phone you are using.
How to Turn off AMBER Alerts on a Stock Android Phone
On most Android devices, you can disable alerts in the phone’s settings.
How to Turn off AMBER Alerts on a Samsung Galaxy S10 or Samsung Galaxy S9
The Settings menu lets you disable alerts.
How to Turn off AMBER Alerts on an Older Android Phone
The alert settings are in the Messaging window.
Emergency Alerts Explained
Along with AMBER alerts, most phones feature settings for other types of alert notifications. 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.
Imminent extreme alertsImminent severe alertsPublic Safety AlertsState/Local test alerts
Weather alerts include warnings sent for:
TsunamisTornado and Flash Flood WarningsHurricane, Typhoon, Dust Storm and Extreme Wind Warnings
State/Local alerts include notifications for:
Emergency requiring evacuationEmergency requiring immediate action
Presidential alerts will only occur during a national emergency. According to FEMA, Presidential alerts cannot be disabled.
