Icons

What do the icons in the top bar of the Android device mean?

Here you will find an explanation of the common icons in an Android device:

Different icons per manufacturer

Please note that the icons may differ slightly depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, pay particular attention to the shape of the icons.

Icon	Name	Explanation
	No network	This icon is displayed when you have no network connection. You cannot receive calls or text messages. You are not connected to the Internet.
	Signal strength	The fuller the dark bar, the better the signal strength.
	Roaming	The letter R next to the signal strength means that you are roaming. You are outside your own network coverage area.
	GRPS	You are connected to the GPRS network.
	Edge	You are connected to the Edge network.
	HSPA+	You are connected to the HSPA+ network.
	LTE	You are connected to the LTE network.
	WLAN	You are connected to a WLAN network.
	Bluetooth	You have activated the Bluetooth function.
	GPS	You have activated the GPS function.
	Incoming call	You receive a call.
	Missed call	You have missed a call.
	New message	You have received a message.
	Alarm active	You have activated an alarm.
	Vibration active	You have activated the vibration.
	Silent mode active	You have activated silent mode. Your mobile phone will neither ring nor vibrate for calls or messages.
	Flight mode	You have activated offline mode. From now on, you will no longer receive any calls or text messages and you will no longer be connected to the mobile Internet.
	Battery charge status	The larger the dark area, the higher the battery charge status of your battery.
	No SIM card	You have not inserted a SIM card in your Android device.