AusAlert Australia ✚ Graphene OS

Australian AusAlert SMS Test ➤ 27 July 2026

NATIONAL TEST

On Monday 27 July 2026, a Critical Alert Test will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia. The alert will override 'silent' and 'do not disturb' device settings. It will appear like a system notification on screens and make a loud siren sound for 10 seconds..

AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH

The Australian Government official AusAlert website says: On 1 October 2026, AusAlert will become a vital part of Australia’s emergency warning systems. AusAlert lets the Australian Government and emergency services organisations send alerts to compatible mobile devices. It’s just one of the many ways we’re helping to keep Australians safer during local and national emergencies and disasters.

To receive an AusAlert during a disaster or emergency, you don't need to register or download an app. Everybody near the area affected by the emergency will receive an alert if they have a compatible mobile device. This includes visitors to the area and people using roaming on their device. AusAlert will eventually replace the existing SMS-based alert system, which is called Emergency Alert.

AUSALERT ✚ GRAPHENE OS

Graphene OS provides option for its users to adjust many settings that typical mobile phone OS (Operating systems) do not provide. These AusAlert alerts (also called Wireless Emergency Alerts) can be turned off in Settings / Safety & Emergency / Wireless Emergency Alerts and turning the toggle switch to the off position, or selecting other options you may wish to use.

LEGAL

As with all decisions in life, it is your responsibility to ensure you comply with any local and national legal requirements regarding these settings.