Reusing AlertCops App

[CarolamS]

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.

 

[henrythedog]

It will be fine. The app is occasionally updated but that should be automatic.

 

[CarolamS]

It will be fine. The app is occasionally updated but that should be automatic.

Thank you. I rather assumed that to be the case but thought I'd better check!

 

[henrythedog]

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.

 

[CarolamS]

I will have a few days in Spain before I start walking so I'll take a look then. Thank you.

 

[David with new Kit!]

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

 

[CarolamS]

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

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.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

think you need to be in Spain for it to work. Possibly to prevent alerts from outside the jurisdiction of the Spanish Police.

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.