Settings
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Group conversation
: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When
enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.
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Auto retrieve
: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded
when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the message
header displays in the message list, and you’ll be prompted to download the attachment
(s).
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Roaming auto retrieve
: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically
downloaded when your phone is outside its home network.
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MMS alert
: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a
message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
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Delete old messages
: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest
messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the
ON/OFF
switch to
turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message
limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
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Text message limit
: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.
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Multimedia message limit
: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per
conversation.
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Priority senders
: Receive alerts when receiving messages from priority senders.
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Notifications
: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the Status Bar.
Tap the
ON/OFF
switch to turn the setting on, and then configure options:
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Notification sound
: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications.
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Vibrate
: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message
notifications.
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Repeat message alert
: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s).
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Pop-up display
: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you.
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Edge screen
: Show previews of new messages on the Edge screen.
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Emergency alerts
: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some
alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You
cannot disable Presidential alerts.
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Emergency alerts
: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display
any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive
emergency alert test messages.
Important:
The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the
ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety,
severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s area.