Learn the meaning of iPad status icons

Wi-Fi. iPad has a Wi-Fi internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection. See View available networks and connect to Wi-Fi.

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 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 iPad.

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 iPad.

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 iPad.

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 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 countries or regions). See View or change cellular data settings.

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 data settings.

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 data settings.

3G. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over a 3G network. See View or change cellular data settings.

EDGE. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over an EDGE network. See View or change cellular data settings.

GPRS. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over a GPRS network. See View or change cellular data settings.

Personal Hotspot connection. iPad is connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another device. See Join a Personal Hotspot.

VPN. iPad is connected to a network using VPN.

Navigation. iPad is providing turn-by-turn directions. See Get driving directions.

Personal Hotspot. iPad is providing a Personal Hotspot. See Share your internet connection with Personal Hotspot.

Phone call. iPad is on a phone call. See Use iPhone to allow calls and text messages on your iPad.

FaceTime. iPad is on a FaceTime call. See Make FaceTime calls.

Screen recording. iPad is recording your screen. See Take a screen recording.

Camera in use. An app is using your camera. See Control which apps have access to the camera and microphone on your iPad.

Microphone in use. An app is using your microphone. See Control which apps have access to the camera and microphone on your iPad.

Syncing. iPad is syncing with your computer. See Sync your iPad with other devices .

Network activity. There is network or other activity. Some third-party apps use this icon to show app activity. See Connect to the internet

Lock. iPad is locked. See Wake, unlock, and lock iPad.

Do Not Disturb. Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Turn on or schedule a Focus.

Orientation lock. Screen orientation is locked. See Change or lock the screen orientation.

Location services. An app is using Location Services. See Control which apps can use the location of your iPad.

Alarm. An alarm is set. See Set an alarm.

Headphones connected. iPad is paired with Bluetooth® headphones that are turned on and within Bluetooth range. See Set up and listen to Bluetooth headphones.

Battery. Shows the iPad battery level. When the icon is yellow, Low Power Mode is on. See Show the iPad battery percentage.

Battery charging. The iPad battery is charging. When the icon is gray, charging is paused. See Charge the battery.

Bluetooth battery. Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device. See Connect to Bluetooth accessories.

AirPlay. AirPlay is on. See Stream videos and photos.

Voice Control. Voice Control is turned on in Settings > Accessibility, and you can use your voice to interact with iPad.

RTT. RTT is turned on. See Set up and use RTT.