Where Does MyShake Store Alert Settings?
MyShake turns phones into seismic sensors with alerts set per location. Keep location always-on or warnings arrive after shaking stops.
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MyShake pairs crowdsourced detection with early warnings. The phone sensors contribute anonymous shaking data to the Berkeley network while alerts for configured places arrive by push. Settings stay per install.
That makes permissions the setup: always-on location plus notifications, or the system fails silently. Exact behaviors may vary by version and region coverage. Keep the app installed while traveling quake country; warnings beat sirens by seconds. Drill mode practices drop routines. Share safety plans with family.
Where MyShake stores this, by platform
MyShake app > Settings (local config)
Alerts per install with sensor opt-in. Exact folder names may vary by version. Exempt from battery optimization for background detection.
MyShake app > Settings (local config)
Same permission model as Android. Test alerts differ from real warnings. Reinstalls need permissions granted again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set earthquake alerts?
Grant always-on location and notification permissions, then set the home location in the app. Alerts need seconds of lead time to matter. Test alerts arrive separately from real warnings.
Does MyShake detect quakes itself?
Yes with location permission; the phone detects shaking and reports it anonymously to the network. Background operation is the whole point, so exempt the app from battery optimization.
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