User's Guide

Wireless Emergency Alert
Wireless Emergency Alert (“WEA”), also known as
Commercial Mobile Alert System (“CMAS”), is a
personalized emergency alert system designed to alert
you of nearby threats or emergencies. Your phone is
capable of receiving three kinds of alert messages:
•
Presidential Alerts
•
Imminent Threats to Safety Alerts
•
Amber Alerts
Your phone notifies you in the following ways:
•
Transmit a unique tone
•
Vibrate with a unique cadence
•
Display the alert message
Opt out of WEA alerts
You cannot turn off the Presidential Alert, but you can
turn off the Imminent Alerts and Amber Alerts. To turn
off:
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap
.
2
Tap , then tap Settings > Emergency alerts.
3
Unmark the relevant checkboxes.
Additional Information
There is no additional charge to receive WEA alerts.
Alerts may not be available: (1) while on active calls; (2)
if a subscriber is outside the TMobile coverage area; or
(3) due to interference concerns. You cannot forward or
reply to WEA alerts. Currently, WEA alerts will only be
in English (no other languages available). Occasionally,
a duplicate of previously received alert may display
again. For more information and FAQs see
www.t-mobile.com/CMAS .