MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a
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message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest
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messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to
turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message
limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.
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Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per
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conversation.
Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the Status Bar.
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Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then configure options:
Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications.
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Vibrate: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message
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notifications.
Repeat message alert: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s).
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Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you.
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Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays in the
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Lock screen and/or Status Bar.
Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable some
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alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages. You
cannot disable Presidential alerts.
Emergency alerts: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display
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any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive
emergency alert test messages.
Important: The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the
ability to send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety,
severe weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user's area.
Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to
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cancel the playback.
Vibrate: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications.
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Alert reminder Configure the reminder interval.
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Signature: When turned on, a text signature is included in all messages you send. Tap the
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ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then tap Edit signature to customize the
signature.
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