eli5: If passengers are required to put their phones on airplane mode when flying, how, if at all, will the upcoming EAS system effect flights?

Question

To explain further, I have found mixed answers as to whether or not phones in airplane mode or that are shut off will receive the upcoming EAS. If they will receive it, will that impact the flight at all?

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Answer 1

I’m curious: how many passengers actually put their phones in airplane mode while flying?