I heard from somewhere that even phones turned off will sound the alarm if the battery is in. Could you report back if that happens?

That's not how the emergency alert system operates.

Here's a bit more information for you, it should help with the fear-mongering bs.

> https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/out-of-coverage-switched-...

Report: I had the phone off from 2:10 through 3:30. When I turned it on, there was no alert. Emergency successfully avoided!

Thanks for reporting back!

How is it possible you are on this website?

This comment is low value, rude, and ignorant, and should not be on this website.

It's called a roving bug and dates back to at least the mid 2000's https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/fbi-taps-cell-phone-mic-as...

Here's an article from 2014 on how it might be possible: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/nsa-remotely-turn-on-phones,new...

They obviously use the same undetectable power and rf technology that Bill Gates developed for the implantable microchip.