Learn the meaning of the iPad status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen provide information about iPad:
Status icon | What it means | ||||||||||
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![]() | Wi-Fi iPad has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection. See Connect iPad to a Wi-Fi network. | ||||||||||
![]() | Cell signal iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is in range of the cellular network. If there’s no signal, “No service” appears. | ||||||||||
![]() | Airplane mode Airplane mode is on. Nonwireless features are available, but wireless functions may be disabled. See Choose iPad settings for travel. | ||||||||||
![]() | LTE iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a 4G LTE network (not available in all countries or regions). See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | 5G E Your carrier’s 5G E network is available, and supported models can connect to the Internet over that network (not available in all regions). See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | 4G iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a 4G network (not available in all countries or regions). See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | 3G iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a 3G network. See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | EDGE iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over an EDGE network. See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | GPRS iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a GPRS network. See View or change cellular settings on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Personal Hotspot iPad is connected to the Internet through the Personal Hotspot of another device. See Join a Personal Hotspot. | ||||||||||
![]() | Personal Hotspot Indicator A blue bubble or bar indicates that iPad is either providing a Personal Hotspot or Screen Mirroring, or an app is actively using your location. See Share your Internet connection from iPad (Wi-Fi + cellular). | ||||||||||
![]() | Call Indicator A green bubble or bar indicates that iPad is on a call. See Make and receive phone calls on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Recording Indicator A red bubble or bar indicates that iPad is either recording sound or recording your screen. See Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Syncing iPad is syncing with your computer. Sync iPad with your computer. | ||||||||||
![]() | Activity There is network or other activity. Some third-party apps use this icon to show app activity. | ||||||||||
![]() | VPN iPad is connected to a network using VPN. See Use VPN on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Lock iPad is locked. See Access features from the iPad Lock screen. | ||||||||||
![]() | RTT RTT is turned on. See Set up and use RTT on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Set Do Not Disturb on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Orientation lock Screen orientation is locked. See Change or lock the screen orientation on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Location Services An app is using Location Services. See Set which apps can access your location on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Alarm An alarm is set. See Set an alarm or bedtime schedule on iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Headphones connected iPad is paired with Bluetooth headphones that are turned on and within Bluetooth range. See Set up and listen to Bluetooth headphones. | ||||||||||
![]() | Bluetooth battery Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device. | ||||||||||
![]() | Battery Shows the battery level or charging status. See Charge and monitor the iPad battery. | ||||||||||
![]() | Battery Charging Shows the iPad battery is charging. See Charge and monitor the iPad battery. | ||||||||||
![]() | AirPlay AirPlay is on. See Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPad. | ||||||||||
![]() | Voice Control Voice Control is turned on in Settings > Accessibility, and Siri is ready for your requests. See Control iPad with your voice. |