Blackberry Q5 manual About public warning messages, Turn off cell broadcast messages

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Turn off cell broadcast messages

Your service provider might send you cell broadcast messages when you're using your BlackBerry device in certain geographical locations (for example, to tell you about local weather conditions). There is no charge associated with these messages, but you can turn off them off if you'd rather not see them.

In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > > Cell Broadcast.

•To turn off all cell broadcast messages, set the Enable Cell Broadcast switch to Off.

•To turn off messages from a specific channel, beside a channel, tap Remove.

Update your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn status from the BlackBerry Hub

1.In the BlackBerry Hub, tap .

2.Tap Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

3.Tap .

4.Type your status.

5.Tap Post, Tweet, or Send.

About public warning messages

Public warning systems are used to send alert messages to users with enabled mobile devices. Public warning messages are text messages that alert users of possible threats to safety in their area. Messages may include severe weather warnings, missing child alerts, or national emergencies.

Depending on your wireless service provider, public warning messages don't contribute to data usage in your wireless service plan. This feature might not be supported, depending on your region, service provider, and wireless network. For more information, contact your service provider or administrator.

Unsubscribe from public warning messages

You might not be able to unsubscribe from some public warning messages, depending on your region and wireless network.

1.In the BlackBerry Hub, tap > > Emergency Alerts.

2.Set the switch beside a type of public warning to Off.

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