Learn the basics Learn the basics
Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For more, see Quick settings.
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. Press and
hold the app for more information, options, or app shortcuts.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (U.S. & some countries)
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 > Sound > Advanced > Emergency broadcasts.
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
> Settings > Sound > Advanced >
Emergency broadcasts. 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/consumer-tips/how-wireless-emergency-alerts-help-save-lives.
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