The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1

If you have used WP for a while, you probably already know the icons in the status bar of Windows Phone, it is on the top of the screen. These status icons give you instant information about network connectivity, signal strength, battery level, hours and more.

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Today let's take a look at them so you can understand the meaning of each icon on WP8.1 update.

The presentation will go from left to right of the status bar icon.

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Mobile network signal strength

This will be the symbol that shows the state of your mobile wave. Below is a list of mobile network states including:

1. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 3 Very strong signal
2. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 4 Strong signal
3. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 5 Average signal
4. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 6 Weak signal
5. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 7 Very weak signal
6. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 8 Very weak signal
7. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 9 There is no signal because the phone is not connected to the mobile network.
8. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 10 Phone is in Airplane mode. Mobile networks, Wi-Fi, FM radio, Bluetooth and NFC sharing are all off when you turn on Flight mode. ( You can still turn on Wi-Fi, FM radio, Bluetooth and NFC sharing separately ).
9. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 11 Missing SIM card.
10. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 12 SIM card locked.

Mobile network data connection

Right after the mobile network, we have a text icon that shows what the network connection is in use. Note:

1. Mobile network data connection icons and the types of connections they display may vary depending on the mobile service provider.
2. Symbol The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 13 Can be used for many different mobile network data connections - including LTE and HSPA +.
3. For LTE connectivity, you can see the icon The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 14 instead of symbols The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 15 or symbol The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 16

1. When your mobile data connection is being used to transfer data, you can see the icon The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 17 , depending on the mobile service provider. This icon appears only on phones with Windows Phone software version 8.0.10501.127 or later.

We have network data connection states including:

1. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 18 GPRS
2. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 19 EDGE
3. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 20 UMTS
4. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 21 4G
5. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 22 LTE
6. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 23 HSPA + / DC-HSDPA
7. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 24 HSDPA / HSUPA
8. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 25 RTT
9. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 26 EVDO
10. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 27 EVDV

Call forwarding

Call forwarding icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 28 ) appears when call forwarding is turned on.

Quiet hours

Quiet Time icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 29 ) appears when Quiet Time is enabled in Cortana's settings. However Cortana is only available on Windows Phone 8.1 and is only available in some countries / regions.

Roaming

Roaming icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 30 ) tells you your phone is roaming and not your local mobile network.

Note:

1. Roaming icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 31 ) may be different on your phone and may vary depending on your mobile service provider.
2. Depending on your mobile carrier, you may see this icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 32 ) when the phone is inland.
3. You can see this icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 33 ) when the phone has turned on call forwarding and domestic roaming or you can see this icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 34 ) when the phone has turned on call forwarding and international roaming.

Wi-Fi connection

1. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 35 Connect to Wi-Fi network with full signal. For information on how to set up a Wi-Fi connection, see Connecting a Wi-Fi network.
2. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 36 Connect to a Wi-Fi network; strong signal.
3. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 37 Connect to a Wi-Fi network; average signal.
4. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 38 Connect to a Wi-Fi network; weak signal.
5. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 39 Mobile network data connection is shared with other devices via Wi-Fi.
6. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 40 Wi-Fi connection is being used to transfer data. Depending on your mobile service provider, you may not see this icon when the Wi-Fi connection is being used to transfer data. This icon appears only on phones with Windows Phone software version 8.0.10501.127 or higher.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 41 ) appears when the phone is connected to a Bluetooth device.

Notification

Notification Icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 42 ) appears when you have new notifications.

Driving Mode

Driving Mode icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 43 ) appears when Driving Mode is turned on. To use Driving Mode, your phone requires Windows Phone version 8.0.10501.127 or later.

Bell

1. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 44 The bell goes off and vibrates.
2. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 45 The bell goes off and vibrates off.

Location

Location Icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 46 ) appears when the application is accessing the phone's current location information.

The battery

1. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 47 Charging battery.
2. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 48 The phone is plugged in and the battery is fully charged.
3. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 49 Battery level is full
4. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 50 High battery level
5. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 51 Average battery level
6. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 52 Low battery level
7. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 53 Very low battery level — need to charge the battery.
8. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 54 Battery level or battery status is currently unknown.
9. The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 55 Battery saver is turned on.

Virtual private network (VPN)

VPN icon ( The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 56 or The meaning of status icons on Windows Phone 8.1 Picture 57 ) appears when you establish a connection with your company's network.

Clock

The clock displays the current time.