What do the different indicator icons mean on your Galaxy phone

The system icons displayed in the status bar 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.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps: 

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

Please note:

  • This FAQ is about Galaxy system icons, not icons related to specific apps.
  • You will also see icons related to app notifications at the top of your screen. You can manage the notifications that you see for the apps installed on your phone - find out more about how to manage app notifications.
  • Indicator icons will vary depending on your phone model.
  • For information about notification icons on your lock screen, please read our FAQ about the Always On display

Network status icons

No signal. No signal.

No signal

Signal strength. Signal strength.

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area). Roaming (outside of normal service area).

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected. GPRS network connected.

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected. EDGE network connected.

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected. UMTS network connected.

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected. HSDPA network connected.

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected. HSPA+ network connected.

HSPA+ network connected

4G network connected. 4G network connected.

4G network connected

LTE network connected. LTE network connected.

LTE network connected

5G network connected. 5G network connected.

5G network connected

LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network. LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network.

LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network

Wi-Fi connected. Wi-Fi connected.

Wi-Fi connected

Connected to Wi-Fi network however, unable to access the internet. Connected to Wi-Fi network however, unable to access the internet.

Connected to Wi-Fi network however, unable to access the internet

Bluetooth feature activated. Bluetooth feature activated.

Bluetooth feature activated

Other indicator icons appear on the status bar

S Pen connected. S Pen connected.

S Pen connected

S Pen disconnected. S Pen disconnected.

S Pen disconnected

S Pen battery power level. S Pen battery power level.

S Pen battery power level

Location services being used. Location services being used.

Location services being used

Call in progress. Call in progress.

Call in progress

Missed call. Missed call.

Missed call

New text or multimedia message. New text or multimedia message.

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated. Alarm activated.

Alarm activated

Mute mode. Mute mode.

Mute mode

Vibration mode. Vibration mode.

Vibration mode

Flight mode activated. Flight mode activated.

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required. Error occurred or caution required.

Error occurred or caution required

Battery charging. Battery charging.

Battery charging

Battery power level. Battery power level.

Battery power level

Power saving mode has been activated. Power saving mode has been activated.

Power Saving mode has been activated

Data Saver setting has been activated. Data Saver setting has been activated.

Data Saver setting has been activated

VPN service connected. VPN service connected.

VPN service connected

Mobile Hotspot enabled. Mobile Hotspot enabled.

Mobile Hotspot enabled

Enhanced Processing enabled. Enhanced Processing enabled.

Enhanced Processing enabled

Casting activated. Casting activated.

Casting activated

Wi-Fi Calling activated Wi-Fi Calling activated

Wi-Fi Calling activated

NFC (Near Field Communication) activated

Wi-Fi Sharing enabled

Microphone muted

Separate app sound enabled

Update available icon Update available icon

Update available

Note:

  • The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen when you are using 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.

If your phone is displaying a water drop icon and will not charge, find out more about what to do.

Please visit Samsung Support for further support.

 

If you're experiencing unusual behaviour on Samsung mobiles, tablets or wearables, you can send us an error report or ask us a question in the Samsung Members app.

This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.

 

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