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.

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

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

4G network connected

LTE network connected

5G network connected

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

Bluetooth feature activated

Other indicator icons appear on the status bar

S Pen connected

S Pen disconnected

S Pen battery power level

Location services being used

Call in progress

New text or multimedia message

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Power Saving mode has been activated

Data Saver setting has been activated

VPN service connected

Mobile Hotspot enabled

Enhanced Processing enabled

Wi-Fi Calling activated

NFC (Near Field Communication) activated

Wi-Fi Sharing enabled

Separate app sound enabled

• 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.

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