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
	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.

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Learn the meaning of the iPad status icons