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How-to guides and tutorials about topics related to the status icons that you see at the top of the screen on your phone and other mobile devices.

Why is There a Silent Symbol On My Text Message iPhone

Why Is There a Moon Next to My Text Message on an iPhone? (or a Bell in Newer Versions of iOS)

September 17, 2023May 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

There is a moon or a crossed-out bell icon next to your iPhone text message because the Hide Alerts option for that text conversation has …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Do Not Disturb, iOS 9, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
remove the airplane icon from tip of iphone

What Does the Paper Airplane Mean on iPhone?

August 29, 2023March 31, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Some of the icons on your iPhone are easy to identify, like the Bluetooth icon or the Wi Fi icon. But others are a bit …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iOS 9, iPhone 6, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
vzw wifi at top of iphone screen

Why Does it Say VZW Wi-Fi at the Top of My iPhone Screen?

September 17, 2023March 18, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

The top-left corner of your iPhone screen usually contains information that tells you about your current network connection. So if you ever wondered whether you …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iOS 9, iPhone 6, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
how to get rid of hollow arrow on iPhone 13

How to Get Rid of Hollow Arrow on iPhone 13

June 27, 2023February 13, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

There is a wide variety of icons that can appear in the status bar at the top of your iPhone screen. You might see different …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Arrows, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
what does the orange dot mean on my iPhone 13

What Does the Orange Dot Mean on My iPhone 13?

July 1, 2023February 3, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

If you’ve ever seen an orange dot pop up at the top-right corner of your iPhone 13 screen, then you might be wondering what that …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone 13, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
what is the water drop on my Apple Watch?

What is the Apple Watch Water Drop Icon at the Top of My Screen?

July 7, 2023December 14, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

The Apple Watch needs to display a lot of information on its tiny screen so that it can be an effective way to show status …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Apple Watch How-To Guides, Status Icons
what is the clock icon at the top of my iPhone screen

What is the Clock Icon at the Top of My iPhone Screen?

August 29, 2023December 4, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Your iPhone has several methods for letting you know about alerts or actions that occur on the device. Some of these methods let you know …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Clock, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
turn off the manual and scheduled option

What is the Moon Icon at the Top of My iPhone Screen?

January 25, 2024November 4, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Occasionally, some different icons can appear on your iPhone screen as things happen and settings are enabled. Some of these are easy to identify, while …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
the tty symbol at the top of the iphone screen

TTY on iPhone – How to Remove the Phone Icon from the Top of the iPhone Screen

September 13, 2023September 19, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Is there a phone icon in the status bar at the top of your iPhone screen, and you don’t know what it’s for? That icon …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Apple, iPhone 6, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
turn off the crescent moon icon

What Does the Blue Half Moon Icon Mean on My Apple Watch?

July 24, 2023July 7, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Some of the status icons that you might see on your iPhone are also used on the Apple Watch. Since the watch face is smaller …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Apple Watch How-To Guides, Status Icons
why iphone battery icon switches from black to white

Why Does My iPhone Battery Icon Switch from Black to White?

August 22, 2023November 18, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

While some of the battery colors on your iPhone indicate various device statuses, others are merely cosmetic. For example, your iPhone battery icon can switch …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Battery, iOS 9, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
How to Enable the Unread Message Icon in Gmail

How to Enable the Unread Message Icon in Gmail

June 29, 2023July 29, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Gmail account has a lot of different customization options. Some of these options let you do things like adjust the way your email is …

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Categories Web Browsers and Applications Tags Gmail, Status Icons
Why is the Clock Blue on My iPhone 11?

Why is the Clock Blue on My iPhone 11?

June 16, 2023March 30, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

There are a number of different icons and statuses identified at the top of your iPhone screen. These statuses, mixed with notifications like the traditional …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Clock, Hotspot, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons, Time
how to disable the red notification dot on the apple watch

How to Hide the Red Dot at the Top of the Apple Watch Screen

June 20, 2023October 24, 2016 by Matthew Burleigh

You might have noticed a red dot that occasionally appears at the top of your Apple Watch screen. This red dot indicates that you have …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags Apple Watch How-To Guides, iPhone 7, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
example iphone status bar icons

What is the Status Bar on an iPhone 6?

July 25, 2023February 25, 2016 by Matthew Burleigh

We have several articles on solveyourtech.com that reference the iPhone status bar. But if you have never heard the location called by that name, then …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iOS 9, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
system services gps status bar icon

How to Show the GPS Icon When iPhone System Services Request Your Location

June 2, 2023November 20, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

If Location Services is turned on for your iPhone, then you have probably become accustomed to seeing the small arrow at the top of your …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iOS 9, iPhone 6, iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
locate an app with an arrow next to it

Which App is Using GPS on My iPhone 6?

July 26, 2023March 27, 2015 by Matthew Burleigh

Your iPhone 6 is able to determine your geographical location based on a variety of factors. This location information can then be used by the …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
connected to 3g network

Is My iPhone 5 Connected to Wi-Fi or Cellular?

June 2, 2023August 26, 2014 by Matthew Burleigh

Most iPhone 5 users have a cellular plan with a monthly data allotment. This means that each month you have a set amount of data …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
phone and dot icon at top of screen

What is the Icon With the Phone and Dots at the Top of My iPhone 5 Screen?

July 28, 2023August 8, 2014 by Matthew Burleigh

The status bar at the top of your iPhone 5 screen can display a lot of informative icons that tell you about certain features that …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
little blue dot next to iphone app

Why Is There a Little Blue Dot Next to an App on My iPhone?

July 1, 2023July 29, 2014 by Matthew Burleigh

Were you recently scrolling through the app screens on your iPhone, only to have a small blue dot catch your eye? It’s probably something that you …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons
what is the lock icon at the top of my iphone screen

What is the Lock Icon at the Top of My iPhone Screen?

September 13, 2023May 30, 2014 by Matthew Burleigh

Seeing a lock icon on your iPhone and not sure what it means? There is a limited amount of space on your iPhone screen, so …

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Categories Mobile Devices Tags iPhone How-To Guides, Status Icons

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