Cell broadcast: deactivate message - is that possible?
So-called "cell broadcast" messages are sometimes annoying and confusing. We show you how you can deactivate such messages.
What is cell broadcast?
- Cell broadcast messages, or "CB" for short, are messages that are sent to all participants within the cell. The technology behind it is outdated and is rarely used in Germany.
- In Japan, for example, it is still used for earthquake warnings. In Germany you can confidently deactivate the receipt of CB messages.
Disable cell broadcast messages
- To deactivate the receipt of CB messages, first open the SMS app.
- Tap on "Settings".
- Scroll down until you find the sub-item "Cell Broadcast (CB) settings" and deactivate the checkmark for »CB activation«.
- You should no longer receive CB messages.
In the next article we will show you how to create a so-called emergency pass on your iPhone.