Where Are Emergency Alerts on Android?

On Samsung phones, emergency alert settings are found in the default Messages app. Go to the Messaging app’s menu, settings, and then “Emergency alert settings” to configure the options.

How do I see emergency alerts?

Choose to receive Test Emergency Alerts in the United States

1. To turn it on: Enter *5005*25371# and tap . You’ll get an alert that says “Test alerts enabled.”
2. To turn it off: Enter *5005*25370# and tap . You’ll get an alert that says “Test alerts disabled.”

Does Android have emergency alerts?

Different Alert Types

Technically, there are three types of emergency alerts that an Android phone can receive. Namely, they are presidential alert, imminent threat alert, and AMBER alert.