Samsung One UI Status Bar Icons and Symbols Meaning

You might have noticed several confusing icons and symbols appearing in the status bar of your Samsung phone. Some look like notifications, others seem related to settings or network status, but not all of them clearly explain what they mean. That’s why in this guide, we’re breaking down the meaning of all icons and symbols you’ll see on the Samsung One UI status bar.

At the top of your Samsung phone’s screen, you’ll notice a row of small icons. These icons give you quick updates about your phone’s status, from network and battery to app activity. Let’s take a closer look at what each of them means.

Network Status Icons Meaning

Icons	Description
	No signal
	Signal strength
	Roaming (outside of normal service area)
	GPRS network connected
	EDGE network connected
	UMTS network connected
	HSDPA network connected
	HSPA+ network connected
	4G network connected
	LTE network connected
	5G network connected
	LTE network connected, including the 5G network
	Wi-Fi connected
	Connected to a Wi-Fi network but not able to access the internet
	Bluetooth feature activated

Default System Icons Meaning

Icons	Description
	S Pen connected
	S Pen disconnected
	S Pen battery power level
	Location services are being used
	Call in progress
	Missed call
	New text or multimedia message
	Alarm activated
	Mute mode
	Vibration mode
	Flight mode activated
	Error occurred or caution required
	Battery charging
	Battery power level
	Power Saving mode is on
	Data Saver setting is on
	VPN service connected
	Mobile Hotspot enabled
	Enhanced Processing enabled
	Casting activated

Other Status Bar Icons Meaning

There are more icons other than the system icons on the status bar. A few of them appear when you turn on a feature from the quick panel or settings app. Let’s explore the meaning of the other status bar icons.

• Mobile and Watch Inside Square Icon: A wearable or an audio device is connected.

• Recording Camera with Square Frame Icon: Screen recording is on.

• Square with Intersecting Lines or a Pair of Scissors Icon: Screenshot has been captured.

• “Dex” Inside Monitor Icon: Samsung Dex is running

1. Torch Icon: Flashlight is turned on.
2. Hifen or Minus Symbol Inside a White Circle Icon: Do not disturb is turned on.

• Bell with Signal Icon: Sound notification and live transcribe are turned on.

Note: It’s a Google app that comes pre-installed in most Android smartphones.

1. Speedometer with Leaf Icon: Performance profile is turned on.
2. “N” Inside Square Icon: NFC is turned on.

Stars/Snowflakes Icon

If you live in a cold weather area, you might have noticed this icon on your status bar. Here’s what this icon means:

• Four Star (Snowflakes) Icon: Winter snowfall weather alert. It shows that there will be heavy snowfall in your area.

Phone with WiFi Icon

You might have noticed this icon on your status bar. Here’s what it means:

Cell Phone with Wifi Icon: Wifi calling is turned on. It means that your phone is using the Wifi for calling services.

That’s it, folks! Hopefully, this helped you decode those tiny status bar icons on your Samsung phone. Check out more guides like this below:

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