Is there a way to disable "National/Presidential Alerts" on Android devices?
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According to [the FCC](https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-emergency-alerts-wea) (emphasis mine):
> WEA alerts only cover critical emergency situations. Consumers can receive four types of alerts:
>
> - "National Alerts" issued by the President of the United States or the Administrator of FEMA;
> - "Imminent Threat" alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life;
> - "AMBER Alerts" about missing children; and
> - "Public Safety Messages" conveying recommendations for saving lives and property.
>
> **Participating carriers may allow subscribers to block all but National Alerts.**
The latest "National Alert" (formerly known as a "Presidential Alert") was conducted on October 4th at 2:20 Eastern Time and iPhone users [couldn't turn it off](https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/464997/why-did-my-iphone-in-the-united-states-show-a-test-emergency-alert-and-play-a-si/464998#464998) due to the law above. Is there a way for users with an Android phone to turn off such alerts?
Asked by JonathanReez
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Oct 5, 2023, 08:48 PM
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