Learn the basics
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For
more, see Quick settings.
Bubbles
Easily see and participate in conversations using notification bubbles that
float on top of the display.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings >
Notifications > Bubbles, then tap the switch to turn it on.
To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble
around the screen to move it.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
Smart reply
See suggestions based on notification content. For example, a text with
an address may show Google Maps as an option.
To turn o Smart reply, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Messages > Menu > Settings > Suggestions in chat > Smart Reply.
App notifications
You may see a notification dot on an app. This app
notification, or badge, tells you the app has an update or an
announcement, such as a new email or a missed call. Touch
and hold the app for more information, options, or app
shortcuts.
Privacy notifications
You may see a privacy notification green dot in the top right of the
screen. This privacy notification, tells you the camera or microphone
has been accessed.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S.)
Wireless Emergency Alerts, also known as CMAS or
PLAN, is a U.S. national emergency alert system.
Emergency alerts can pop up to tell you about a
national or local crisis. After you close an alert, you
can reopen it by swiping up >
Settings > Notifications > Wireless
emergency alerts.
Tip: Emergency alerts have a special sound and vibration that is two
seconds long, followed by one second, then another one second.
To choose which types of alerts you receive, swipe up from the home
screen and tap Settings > Notifications > Wireless emergency alerts.
The U.S. and local governments send these alerts through your service
provider. So you will always receive alerts for the area where you are, and
you won’t receive alerts if you’re outside of the U.S.
For more, visit www.ctia.org and search “wireless emergency alerts.”
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