Apple Iphone Fun Site

Status Icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPhone:

Cell signal:

Shows whether you’re in range of the cellular network and can make and receive calls. The more bars, the stronger the signal. If there’s no signal, the bars are replaced with “No service.”

Airplane mode:

Shows that airplane mode is on—you cannot use the phone, access the Internet, or use Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available.

3G:

Shows that your carrier’s 3G network is available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet over 3G. Available on “iPhone 3G” only.

EDGE:

Shows that your carrier’s EDGE network is available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet over EDGE.

GPRS:

Shows that your carrier’s GPRS network is available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet over GPRS.

Wi-Fi:

Shows that iPhone is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. The more bars, the stronger the connection.

Network activity:

Indicates over-the-air syncing or other network activity. Some third party applications may also use this icon to indicate an active process.

VPN:

Shows that you are connected to a network using VPN.

Lock:

Shows that iPhone is locked.

Play:

Shows that a song, audiobook, or podcast is playing.

Alarm:

Shows that an alarm is set.

Bluetooth:

Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and a device, such as a headset or car kit, is connected. Gray icon: Bluetooth is on, but no device is connected. No icon: Bluetooth is turned off.

Bluetooth Headset battery:

Shows battery level for the iPhone Bluetooth Headset when it’s connected.

Battery:

Shows battery level or charging status.

TTY:

Shows that iPhone is set to work with a TTY machine.