1. Go to Settings > Security & location > Location > Advanced.
2. Touch Emergency Location Service.
3.
Turn it on or off .
To learn more about ELS, read Google's help.
Turn emergency alerts off/on
Your phone can receive free alerts to inform you of public safety messages, threats to life and property (like
extreme weather) and other emergencies.
When an emergency alert is sent out, is displayed in the status bar. Touch the notification to read the
alert.
You can turn most alerts off or on and adjust alert notification settings.
Note: Because alerts are intended to save lives, please consider carefully before turning alerts off.
1. Go to Settings.
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Advanced > Wireless emergency alerts.
3. Adjust settings as needed.
Make it yours
This topic lists things that most people want to do with their new phone, with links to instructions on how to
do them.
Personalise your phone
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Set the wallpaper.
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Add apps to your Home screen.
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Adjust screen settings, such as font size, rotation settings and dark background.
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Assign ringtones or photos to friends you call.
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Set your schedule for Do Not Disturb, to automatically silence your phone when you don't want to be
interrupted.
Protect your phone
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Set up a screen lock.
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Set up fingerprint security to unlock your screen safely and quickly with a touch.
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In case you lose your phone, set up Find My Device and record your IMEI number.
Other common set up tasks
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Connect with your Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks.
Set up phone
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