If you don’t see ‘App Permissions’ in the Settings app, there’s a second way you can turn off Phone access for the Snapchat app. Choose how often you want to receive alerts and which settings you want to turn on. The fix is pretty simple; you need to disable phone access for Snapchat. For example, dial 999 in the UK or 911 in the US. In some countries and with some operators, your phone can share your location with emergency services automatically. There are two ways to do this. I have an older phone a Samsung J7. I would try a factory reset of the device. During the call, ELS may use Google Location Services and other information to get the most accurate location for your phone. Syaoran - I am not a T-Mobile Employee but I could use a new job. It sounds like some rogue app is using the Emergency/Presidential Alert sound. This information doesn't identify you, and Google doesn't use it to identify you. This appears to be a Snapchat created issue however, if you don’t use Snapchat or if revoking Phone access to Snapchat hasn’t fixed the problem try revoking Phone access for all apps on your phone. If it still happens after that, there is a way to disable all emergency alerts permanently, but I don't recommend anyone do so unless they understand that the only way to restore it after removing it is with a factory reset. Your phone sends this data to authorised emergency partners to help emergency services locate and help you. On my AT&T Moto X, the alert is a super loud sound and an alert box with an OK button. Is the phone trying to tell me there is something wrong with the sd card? To find out more about nearby earthquakes, open Google Search and search for 'earthquake in [your city or region]'. On iOS, WEA alerts are visible in the usual notifications pane. Really really sick of this! If you opt in to share this data during emergencies, ELS may also send additional contextual information, like the language that your device is configured with. Also have had all of my computers crash in quick succession - always the day after I badmouth Bill Gates!!! Android Forums. Look for Snapchat in this list and tap it. Open the Settings app and go to Apps & notifications>App Permissions. It sounds like some rogue app is using the Emergency/Presidential Alert sound. If Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) works in your country and on your mobile network, and you haven't turned off ELS, your phone will automatically send its location using ELS. So, I started thinking about this for 2 reasons; the Tasker thread about my night settings (all notifications on vibrate, ringer to the max) and … Tap Emergency alerts, then tap to enable or disable the following: Imminent extreme alert; Imminent severe alert ; AMBER alerts Incoming email. Disable Snapchat here. Let my service lapse for 24 hours, after bill paid not only does the phone claim my sd card is "corrupted" I get non stop audio emergency alerts sound only, no text. If you can't find Apps and notifications, get help from your device manufacturer. Learn how your comment data is processed. Choose how often you want to receive alerts and which settings you want to turn on. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password. How to Airdrop Safari passwords between Apple devices, How to fix “game options received were from old version of Among us”, How to add file folders to the XFCE4 menu, How To Stylize And Resize The Clock Widget On Your Home Screen. Clementine_3 Extreme Android User. Remotely find, lock or erase a lost phone. Learn about Location Sharing with Google Maps. Your phone uses Emergency Location Services (ELS) only when you call or text an emergency number. Went into a store yesterday guy told me I needed to have a technician look at it and do not try to dump files onto my computer lest it become corrupted also. Android users are experiencing a rather odd little bug; they hear a loud beep at the end of phone calls. It appears to be a bug that Snapchat has added to some Android devices. Important: Anyone who picks up your phone can see your message and emergency info without unlocking your phone. Required fields are marked *. Since there is considerable fragmentation in Android, settings differ from device to device and Android version to Android version. Your phone can detect earthquakes in your area. Tap Messages > Menu > Settings > Emergency alert settings. Tap Email > Menu > Settings > Manage accounts. What phone model are you using and can you be more specific about the problem that initiated the issue? From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray. However, it still leaves the sound file on the device and that sound file can easily be found online for malicious app developers to use in malicious apps. The beep doesn’t really alert them to anything other than that the call has ended. With all your electronics crashing, I’d look for a bigger problem or at least a cure that encompasses ALL your devices at once. You will have to revoke access to apps and check if the problem goes away. Please try again in a few minutes. The beep doesn’t really alert them to anything other than that the call has ended. The process is the same as it is for Snapchat though if you see the ‘App Permissions’ setting in your Settings app, it will be a lot easier to revoke access. You can add a link to personal emergency information to your phone's lock screen, like your blood type, allergies and medications. If ELS is off, your mobile operator may still send the device's location during an emergency call or text. Your email address will not be published. Sorry, we're still checking this file's contents to make sure it's safe to download. There’s no straight forward way to determine which app might be the culprit. Here's how to turn off Amber Alerts on your Android device. Enter your username or e-mail address. You can turn alert types on or off, view past alerts, and control sound and vibration. Emergency alerts can be very important, but the can also be disruptive for some users. Open your phone's settings app. Unfortunately, you’re in for a bit of trial and error. I'm not sure what happened... perhaps the sd card got bumped out of place inside the phone? Is there any way to recall it and see the alert text again? Discussion in 'Android Help' started by Clementine_3, Sep 19, 2016. This bug although experienced exclusively by Android users isn’t exactly an Android bug. Tap Apps and notifications Advanced Wireless emergency alerts. It’s a good idea to start with messaging apps. Once you push OK, the alert vanishes. Here, tap ‘Apps’, or ‘App info’. Learn about Location Sharing with Google Maps. Get help in an emergency using your Android phone, Add emergency information on your lock screen, Turn Emergency Location Service on or off. Android users are experiencing a rather odd little bug; they hear a loud beep at the end of phone calls. Your email address will not be published. If you play a notification sound without the status bar icon, you get the user confused ("what was that sound? The Android expected behaviour is to use the standard Notification to alert the user. Tap Phone on the App Permissions screen and you will see which apps have access to the Phone app. Open the Settings app and go to Apps, or App Manager, or Apps & Notifications. Enter your information to help someone return your phone if you lose it. Tap ‘Permissions’ on the Snapchat app info page, and revoke access to the Phone app. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WTH can I do to fix this?! This bug although experienced exclusively by Android users isn’t exactly an Android bug. You can use this setting to manage certain emergency messages, like disaster warnings, threat notifications and AMBER alerts. Home Forums Android Discussion Android Help Emergency Alert notification settings/volume . I carefully made sure it and the sim card were properly in place... restarted the  phone... and still all hours of the day and night I get the audio emergency alert but no message anywhere. If it still happens after that, there is a way to disable all emergency alerts permanently, but I don't recommend anyone do so unless they understand that the only way to restore it after removing it is with a factory reset. Sometimes, it’s so unpredictable you have to marvel at what when wrong. The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system sends warnings for weather and other emergencies. You will see a list of all installed apps. You can turn alert types on or off, view past alerts, and control sound and vibration. There’s something to be said for unexpected bugs and behavior in software. When you send your location with ELS, the process is different from when you share your location with Google Maps. Knowing what you install on your device and that it comes from trusted sources is very important to securing your device. The fix, according to Reddit user shredditup21 is to turn off Phone access for the Snapchat app. To stop your phone from contributing to earthquake detection, turn off Google Location Accuracy. You can use your phone to show your emergency info. How to set sound on a notification is, for example, here: Setting sound for notification. Thanks! VIP Member Thread Starter. Sorry, our virus scanner detected that this file isn't safe to download. After you complete a call or text where ELS is active, your phone sends usage and analytics data to Google to analyse how well ELS is working. That doesn't seem to be the case for Android. Your data is sent directly from your phone to emergency partners, not through Google. If you’ve recently installed a new app that needed access to the Phone app, try removing it or revoking its access to the Phone app. there is no icon here, maybe I have hearing problems?"). I have half a mind to switch over to my decade old flip phone I am so sick of this!!! To help first responders find you quickly, dial an emergency number.