Didn't get the UK emergency alert? Here are 5 possible reasons why

Lots of people didn't get the siren-like alert – here's why.

Hi there, there are some factors which might mean you will not receive an alert. You can find more information under the FAQs here ➡️ https://t.co/oWGuc7Z4G3This doesn't just apply to phones that don't have 4G connectivity. O2 says"this can often happen inside buildings" and that"a device needs to be on 4G or 5G to receive the alert".

This will only affect phones that are pretty old – for example, the iPhone 6S from 2015 supports iOS 14, while the likes of the Google Pixel 2 support Android 11. If your software is up to date, please use the following steps to ensure alerts are on.Settings > Search for “emergency alerts” OR Settings > Notifications > Advanced Settings > Emergency Alerts - MeganAfter searching for 'emergency alerts' on Android , you should see a toggle for 'Allow alerts'. This obviously needs to be turned on for you to receive them.

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