Not receiving Emergency Alerts

[erotavlas]

I haven't been receiving any emergency alerts on my phone ever since they started testing the service in our area (Toronto, Ontario) Today again there was an emergency alert for a potentially life threatening issue (relating to nearby nuclear power plant) which thankfully turned out to be sent in error.  

However its a bit dissapointing that I can't receve these alerts.  My questions,

1 - Do other people on public mobile receive alerts?  Does public mobile support this?

2 - If PM does support emergency alerts, then is it possibly a feature my phone does not have?  

I have searched online on how to enabl/disable theese alerts, but I don't have any such settings on my phone.  

My phone is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8142) Dual sim model for Asia/Europe)

Purhcase in fall 2017, and it is running Android 9.

EDIT: I also have phone and text plan with data and it shows 4G+ on my network when I'm connected so I assume that means LTE

[sheytoon]

That is correct, these alerts are delivered via LTE broadcast channel BCCH in SIB12. It has nothing to do with data.

 

[computergeek541]

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@DarkImperium wrote:

Sorry the same thing is happening to me.  Never received any emergency alerts (mobile data always on) and I am using a Samsung Galaxy S9 - which is listed as a certified compatible device.  Any advice could be great, thanks.

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Mobile data isn't related to the offfical emergency alert system. You do not need data to be enabled.  Unfortunately, many official looking websites and news agencies got this wrong and that false information quickly spread.  You do, however, need to be connected to an LTE network.

[erotavlas]

I couldn't figure out how to enable it before either, or if my phone even supports it.  So I just downloaded the app called Alertable from the google play store.  I've gotten all the alerts since I installed it.  

[DarkImperium]

Sorry the same thing is happening to me.  Never received any emergency alerts (mobile data always on) and I am using a Samsung Galaxy S9 - which is listed as a certified compatible device.  Any advice could be great, thanks.

[computergeek541]

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@mobileguy wrote:

I received both alerts today on my Pixel 3a with cell data turned off.  My older Nexus 4 did not receive the alerts.

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The Nexus 4 doesn't officially work on LTE networks, and in some some software versions, abilitiy to connect to LTE was disabled.

[mobileguy]

I received both alerts today on my Pixel 3a with cell data turned off.  My older Nexus 4 did not receive the alerts.

[Tweetynumair]

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@erotavlas wrote:

I haven't been receiving any emergency alerts on my phone ever since they started testing the service in our area (Toronto, Ontario) Today again there was an emergency alert for a potentially life threatening issue (relating to nearby nuclear power plant) which thankfully turned out to be sent in error.  

However its a bit dissapointing that I can't receve these alerts.  My questions,

1 - Do other people on public mobile receive alerts?  Does public mobile support this?

2 - If PM does support emergency alerts, then is it possibly a feature my phone does not have?  

I have searched online on how to enabl/disable theese alerts, but I don't have any such settings on my phone.  

My phone is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8142) Dual sim model for Asia/Europe)

Purhcase in fall 2017, and it is running Android 9.

EDIT: I also have phone and text plan with data and it shows 4G+ on my network when I'm connected so I assume that means LTE

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 I wonder if it has anything to do with your phone being a model for Asia/Europe?  My phone is a Chinese phone, global model and I got both the msgs this morning. 

Wow, if your phone really doesn't do the alerts, then maybe all those people who call 911 about receiving the alerts need to switch to your model...

[popping · Accepted solution]

@erotavlas 

Your Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8142) had not been tested and certified by Telus according to https://www.telus.com/en/on/support/article/alert-ready-wireless-public-alerting-wpa#fn

=========== Quote from bottom of above link ===========

Compatible LTE devices

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The following devices have been tested and certified by TELUS for emergency alerting compatibility.

Device list

Alcatel Alcatel A50, Alcatel 1, Go Flip, Pixi 4, Pixi 5, U50, 3T8

Apple Apple Watch 3, Apple Watch 4, Apple Watch 5, iPhone SE, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Note: Requires iOS version 11.3 or newer for WPA support.

BlackBerry DTEK50, KEYone, Key2, Motion, Priv, Key2 LE

Essential Essential Phone

Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL

Huawei Nexus 6P, P20, P20 Pro, Mate 20 Pro, P30, P30 Pro

LG LG G5, LG G6, LG G7 ThinQ, LG Nexus 5X, LG Q6, LG V30, LG X power3, LG G7 One, LG Q Stylo+, LG K9, LG X Power 2, LG X Power 3, LG K20, LG K30

Motorola Moto G Play, Moto G7 Play, Nexus 6, Moto X Play, Moto Z, Moto Z Play, Moto E6, One Vision

Samsung Galaxy A8, Galaxy J1, Galaxy J3, Galaxy J3 Prime, Galaxy J3 Top, Galaxy J3 Prime, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy Note8, Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Tab A (2017), Galaxy XCover 4, Samsung A5, J3 Top, Galaxy Watch S4, Galaxy Watch S4 Small, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Note 10, Note 10+, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A20

Sonim XP3800, XP5800, XP8800

Coolpad Snap

[Dolphin1]

I was curious about this as well.  This week I have been receiving many weather alerts, however I have never received an amber alert or the alert about the power plant.  I found that strange.

[computergeek541]

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@Triguy wrote:

Make sure your phone is on and data is enabled.

https://www.alertready.ca/

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Customers do not need data or any type of internet connection to receive official emergency alerts. The only requirement is an LTE network.

With data turned off, these alerts would still be received.

[Triguy]

Make sure your phone is on and data is enabled.

https://www.alertready.ca/

[erotavlas]

@Dunkmanyes I have data on my plan and i'm pretty sure its LTE, (says 4G+) on the status bar up top

[gblackma]

Got the alert today. So it probably is a hardware issue. I'm in North York.

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@erotavlas wrote:

I haven't been receiving any emergency alerts on my phone ever since they started testing the service in our area (Toronto, Ontario) Today again there was an emergency alert for a potentially life threatening issue (relating to nearby nuclear power plant) which thankfully turned out to be sent in error.  

However its a bit dissapointing that I can't receve these alerts.  My questions,

1 - Do other people on public mobile receive alerts?  Does public mobile support this?

2 - If PM does support emergency alerts, then is it possibly a feature my phone does not have?  

I have searched online on how to enabl/disable theese alerts, but I don't have any such settings on my phone.  

My phone is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium purhcase in fall 2017, and it is running Android 9.

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[Dunkman]

@erotavlas 

Yes, publie mobile does support alerts, like AMBER alerts.  I have received a few in Alberta.  

Do you have a data option in your plan?  From my understanding, you will need to have data, set to LTE to get these messages.  

Here is a previous thread on this issue:

https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Announcements/Alert-Ready-Test-on-November-27-2019/m-...

[Staliger]

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@erotavlas wrote:

I haven't been receiving any emergency alerts on my phone ever since they started testing the service in our area (Toronto, Ontario) Today again there was an emergency alert for a potentially life threatening issue (relating to nearby nuclear power plant) which thankfully turned out to be sent in error.  

However its a bit dissapointing that I can't receve these alerts.  My questions,

1 - Do other people on public mobile receive alerts?  Does public mobile support this?

2 - If PM does support emergency alerts, then is it possibly a feature my phone does not have?  

I have searched online on how to enabl/disable theese alerts, but I don't have any such settings on my phone.  

My phone is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium purhcase in fall 2017, and it is running Android 9.

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@erotavlas That's a great question. I am interested as well. Never received any emergency alerts for a couple of months.