What do the different indicator icons mean on your Galaxy phone?

Last Update date : Oct 04. 2025
Icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the current status of your Galaxy phone. Refer to the icons listed in the table below to see what each symbol represents when using your Galaxy phone.

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 only appear when you open the notification panel.
  • Indicator icons may appear differently depending on the network operator, model, or software version.

No signal.

Signal level.

Roaming (outside the normal service area).

GPRS network connected.

EDGE network connected.

3G network connected.

HSDPA network connected.

HSPA+ network connected.

4G network connected.

LTE network connected.

5G network connected.

LTE network connected to LTE network that includes 5G network.

Wi-Fi connected.

Connected to Wi-Fi, but no Internet access.

Bluetooth active.

An error has occurred or caution is required.

Battery charging.

Battery level.

Power saving mode activated.

Mobile data savings activated.

Do Not Disturb Mode activated.

VPN service connected.

Mobile Hotspot activated (Mobile data sharing).

Lightweight performance profile activated.

Cast screen.

Notification of Screenshot.

Battery charging - One UI 7.

Power saving mode enabled - One UI 7.

Pending Notification - One UI 7 (The dot is removed when you open the notification panel).

Performance profile enabled - One UI 7.

Location activated.

Call in progress.

Missed call.

Text message.

Alarm activated.

Silent mode activated.

Vibration mode activated.

Airplane mode activated.

S Pen connected.

S Pen disconnected.

NFC.

Turn Mobile Data on or off.

Turn Flashlight on or off.

QR scanner icon.

Auto Spin from the screen.

Note: Keep in mind that some icons are part of third-party apps or features from previous versions.

  • This FAQ covers Galaxy system icons, not icons related to specific apps.
  • The indicator icons will vary depending on your phone model and version.

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