Earthquakes are very sudden natural disasters and can leave great havoc in their wake. But, thanks to the advancements in today's technology, the chances of giving an appropriate warning before it occurs have increased greatly, especially for smartphone users. Most recently, Google has integrated one of its most specialized functions, named Earthquake Alerts, on an Android device, which may very well save your life. Let's now see how it works and how you can keep it on your phone.
How do Earthquake Alerts work on Android?
Google's Android Alert System will only need the sensors of the cellphones to detect even the most insignificant tremors. The tremors are then followed underground at the moment when they occur. But the accelerometer catches that tremor. And after that, that piece of information goes to Google's servers.
Google will call a nearby device to confirm that it is probably an earthquake as reported. When confirmed, it consequently generates and dispatches alerts to residents living in that place within a few seconds-all done by sound, vibration, and screen notification.
How to Make Sure That Your Phone Has Turned on The Earthquake Alerts?
Follow these processes to see if your Android device has active alerts:
Open the Settings app> a tab should have options like Safety & emergency or Location> you will see there an indication alerts> if it is OFF, turn the button ON.
Ensure that the Services of Google Play are also updated so that the exchange of information can be allowed.
This Alert is for Everyone
Only some countries can use this service, of which the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Greece, New Zealand, and the Philippines are not fully available in India, so it may come in the future. However, this feature does work well if you are a native of one of those countries or are traveling when an event occurs.
It is, in fact, a very new technology by Android: warning mankind in a matter of seconds. Thus, make sure that the feature is switched on in your phone right now. A little precaution can save you from being harmed to any great extent. Technology can save lives in disasters, but only when people use it correctly.
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