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Reusing AlertCops App

CarolamS

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I downloaded the AlertCops app onto my phone last year. Will it still work automatically this year or do I need to do something to update it?
Thanks.
 
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Prompted by your post - I thought I’d check mine and - guess what - it’s not working. It’s failing to detect a functioning internet connection. I suspect the problem’s at my end. If you can open the app, it should be fine.

Edit: I had to delete and reinstall and use my VPN to locate myself in Spain. It’s working now.
 
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I will have a few days in Spain before I start walking so I'll take a look then. Thank you.
 
Interesting, I thought I'd check mine too. The app fails to load and tells my it needs an internet connection. This is despite having 5g and wifi at home.

I reinstalled the app, but still struggling to get a connection

Will keep trying as I'm in Spain from Wednesday
 
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I think you need to be in Spain for it to work. Possibly to prevent alerts from outside the jurisdiction of the Spanish Police.

UK emergency services get a location from your phone when you call them. I'd expect the same in most countries.
 
CarolamS said:
think you need to be in Spain for it to work. Possibly to prevent alerts from outside the jurisdiction of the Spanish Police.
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Possibly, or perhaps just within Europe. Mine self updates periodically (I receive a message) and I'm in Germany.

Edited to add: Yes it definitely receives a location the moment you message or call them, it says as much on the info in the app.
 
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