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

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What it means

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| 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 iPad can connect to the internet over that network (supported on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular); not available in all countries or regions). See Set up cellular service on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
| 5G+ Your carrier’s 5G network with higher frequency is available, and iPad can connect to the internet over that network (supported on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular); not available in all countries or regions). See Set up cellular service on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
| 5G UW Your carrier’s 5G network with higher frequency is available, and iPad can connect to the internet over that network (supported on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular); not available in all countries or regions). See Set up cellular service on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
| 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 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.
| Camera In Use Indicator A green indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your camera. View and save measurements on iPad.
| Microphone In Use Indicator An orange indicator appears at the top of your screen whenever an app is using your microphone. 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.
| 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 Control the location information you share on iPad.
| Alarm An alarm is set. See Set an alarm 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 Use Voice Control to interact with iPad.

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