Wi-Fi. iPhone is connected to the internet over a Wi-Fi network. See Connect iPhone to a Wi-Fi network.
Cell signal. The number of bars indicates the signal strength of your cellular service. If there’s no signal, “No Service” appears.
Dual cell signals. On models with Dual SIM, the upper row of bars indicates the signal strength of the line you use for cellular data. The lower row of bars indicates the signal strength of your other line. If there’s no signal, “No Service” appears. To see the status icons with their corresponding cellular plan labels and carrier names, open Control Center.
Airplane mode. Airplane mode is on—you can’t make phone calls, and other wireless functions may be disabled. See Choose iPhone settings for travel.
5G. Your carrier’s 5G network is available, and supported models can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See the Apple Support article Use 5G with your iPhone.
5G UC. Your carrier’s 5G UC network is available, which can include your carrier’s higher frequency version of 5G. Supported models can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See the Apple Support article Use 5G with your iPhone.
5G+. Your carrier’s 5G+ network is available, which can include your carrier’s higher frequency version of 5G. Supported models can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See the Apple Support article Use 5G with your iPhone.
5G UW. Your carrier’s 5G UW network is available, which can include your carrier’s higher frequency version of 5G. Supported models can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See the Apple Support article Use 5G with your iPhone.
5G E. Your carrier’s 5GE network is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
LTE. Your carrier’s LTE network is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
UMTS. Your carrier’s 4G UMTS (GSM) or LTE network (depending on the carrier) is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network (not available in all countries or regions). See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
UMTS/EV-DO. Your carrier’s 3G UMTS (GSM) or EV-DO (CDMA) network is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
EDGE. Your carrier’s EDGE (GSM) network is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
GPRS/1xRTT. Your carrier’s GPRS (GSM) or 1xRTT (CDMA) network is available, and iPhone can connect to the internet over that network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.
SOS only. Full service from your cellular provider isn’t available, but emergency calls may be possible through other carrier networks (not available in all countries or regions). See Use SOS to contact emergency services on your iPhone.
Emergency SOS via satellite. iPhone isn’t connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, but you can contact emergency services via satellite. See Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone.
Wi-Fi calling. iPhone is set up for Wi-Fi calling. iPhone also displays a carrier name next to the icon. See Make calls using Wi-Fi on iPhone.
Personal Hotspot connection. iPhone is connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another device. See Join a Personal Hotspot.
VPN. iPhone is connected to a network using VPN.
Navigation. iPhone is providing turn-by-turn directions. See Get driving directions in Maps on iPhone.
Personal Hotspot. iPhone is providing a Personal Hotspot. See Share your internet connection from iPhone.
Phone call. iPhone is on a phone call. See Make a call on iPhone.
FaceTime. iPhone is on a FaceTime call. See Make FaceTime calls on iPhone.
Screen recording. iPhone is recording your screen. See Take a screenshot on iPhone.
Camera in use. An app is using your camera. See iPhone camera basics.
Microphone in use. An app is using your microphone. See Make a basic recording.
Syncing. iPhone is syncing with your computer. See Sync supported content.
Network activity. Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also use it to show an active process.
Call forwarding. Call forwarding is set up. See Set up call forwarding on iPhone.
Lock. iPhone is locked. See Wake and unlock iPhone.
Do Not Disturb. Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone.
Portrait orientation lock. The iPhone screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change or lock the screen orientation on iPhone.
Location services. An app is using Location Services. See Control the location information you share on iPhone.
Alarm. An alarm is set. See Set an alarm in Clock on iPhone.
Headphones connected. iPhone is paired with Bluetooth® headphones that are turned on and within Bluetooth range. See Set up and listen to Bluetooth headphones.
Battery. Shows the iPhone battery level. When the icon is yellow, Low Power Mode is on. See Monitor the iPhone battery level.
Battery charging. Shows the iPhone battery is charging. See Charge the iPhone battery.
Bluetooth battery. Shows the battery level of a paired Bluetooth device. See Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPhone.
AirPlay. AirPlay is on. See Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPhone.
Voice Control. Voice Control is turned on in Settings> Accessibility. See Use Voice Control to interact with iPhone.
TTY. Software RTT / TTY or Hardware TTY is turned on. See Set up and use RTT and TTY on iPhone.
CarPlay. iPhone is connected to CarPlay. See Connect iPhone to CarPlay.
Siri Eyes Free. You can ask a question or make a request to Siri in your car. See Use Siri in your car.
