Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When
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enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.
Auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded
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when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the message
header displays in the message list, and you'll be prompted to download the attachment
(s).
Roaming auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically
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downloaded when your phone is outside its home network.
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.
Priority senders: Receive alerts when receiving messages from priority senders.
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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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Edge screen: Show previews of new messages on the Edge screen.
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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.
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