Settings
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1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
.
2. Tap
Default SMS app
.
3. Choose a messaging app.
The default messaging app is set.
Note
: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messaging (for example, Google
Hangouts), you will not be able to send or receive SMS messages using the standard Messaging
app unless you restore it as the default messaging app.
Emergency Alerts Settings
Your phone is compatible with the federally supervised cell phone alert services to send out
broadcast SMS messages for public warning.
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
.
2. Tap
Emergency Alerts
.
3. The following options are available:
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Presidential:
Receive an emergency presidential alert. (Presidential is always displayed.)
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Imminent Threat - Extreme:
Select the check box to display alerts for extreme threats to life
or property.
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Imminent Threat - Severe:
Select the check box to display alerts for severe threats to life or
property.
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Amber:
Select the check box to display child abduction emergency alerts (AMBER alerts).
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Emergency Alerts Test:
Select the check box to receive test messages.
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Help:
Display the Help information for Emergency Alerts.