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Learn the meaning of the iPad status icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen provide information about iPad.

Note: If you turn on a Focus, its icon appears in the status bar.

Status icon	What it means
	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.
	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 on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	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 on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	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 on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	3G. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over a 3G network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	EDGE. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over an EDGE network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	GPRS. iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the internet over a GPRS network. See View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
	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 in Maps on iPad.
	Personal Hotspot. iPad is providing a Personal Hotspot. See Share your internet connection from iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
	Phone call. iPad is on a phone call. See Make and receive phone calls on iPad.
	FaceTime. iPad is on a FaceTime call. See Make FaceTime calls on iPad.
	Screen recording. iPad is recording your screen. See Take a screenshot on iPad.
	Camera in use. An app is using your camera. See Take photos with your iPad camera.
	Microphone in use. An app is using your microphone. See Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPad.
	Syncing. iPad is syncing with your computer. See Sync supported content.
	Network activity. There is network or other activity. Some third-party apps use this icon to show app activity.
	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 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 Control the location information you share on iPad.
	Alarm. An alarm is set. See Set an alarm in Clock 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.
	Battery. Shows the battery level or charging status. See Show the iPad battery percentage.
	Battery charging. Shows the iPad battery is charging. See Charge the iPad battery.
	Bluetooth battery. Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device. See Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPad.
	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 you can use your voice to interact with iPad.
	RTT. RTT is turned on. See Set up and use RTT on iPad.

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Learn the meaning of the iPad status icons