What do the different indicator icons mean on your Galaxy phone
Last Update date : Jul 20. 2021
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the current status of your Galaxy phone. Check out the icons listed in the table below to see what each symbol represents when using your Galaxy phone.
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List of the indicator icons and their meanings
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are the most common.
Network status icons
Wi-Fi
Connectivity
Services
Features
System notifications
Note:
- The indicator bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
- Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel.
- The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model.
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