The status bar at the top of the screen contains icons that help you monitor the status of your phone.
Signal strength. It also means your SIM card is accepted by the carrier.
Connected to 4G HSPA+ data network.
Connected to 4G LTE data network.
Wifi connected and is being used.
WiFi networks in range, but not connected to any of them.
Bluetooth is on, but not connected.
Bluetooth is connected.
Airplane mode is on
Silent mode is on
Vibration mode is on
GPS is on
Alarm is active
Battery is being charged
No SIM card, or SIM card is not recognized
Emergency mode only
Warning. Something may not work properly.
Calendar notification.
New email notification.
Google hangout notification.
Missed call notification.
Voice-mail notification.
Wireless display is active.
Sleeping mode is activated. Automatically silences during the hours you normally sleep, except for certain callers.
Meeting mode is activated. Checks your calendar for events with others and helps you avoid interruptions during meetings.
Driving mode is activated. Measures your speed to detect if you are driving and helps you stay focused by going hands-free and automatically playing your favorite music while driving.
Google Play music is being played.
Google Play Store apps updated.
Trusted device connected.
Moto Care help tips.
Screen shot captured.
Screen lock.
john says
January 28, 2014 at 12:00 amWhat does HOME mean on it?
simon says
January 28, 2014 at 11:52 amWhere did you see it? It usually means home screen, or the middle softkey (home button).
melissa says
February 7, 2014 at 3:21 pmHow do I create a Facebook icon on my moto x
simon says
February 8, 2014 at 12:47 pmThese icons are provided by the system. You cannot create a FB icon.
islandboi says
February 25, 2015 at 8:10 pmI have a star on my status bar what dose that mean ?
simon says
February 26, 2015 at 12:30 amIt’s the Priority notification mode in lollipop. Please check this guide on the new interruption and notification on android lollipop http://gadgetguideonline.com/android/lollipop/how-to-use-android-lollipops-notification-and-interruption/
greg says
September 13, 2015 at 10:48 amThank you
ed says
March 16, 2015 at 3:46 pmI have a circle with a line through it by my signal bar. What’s it mean?
simon says
March 17, 2015 at 12:12 pmThis is the “no notification” mode (None mode) in Lollipop. This menas all notifications, including alarms are turned off. Please check this guide on new notification on Android lollipop: http://gadgetguideonline.com/android/lollipop/how-to-use-android-lollipops-notification-and-interruption/
Peter says
May 12, 2016 at 11:26 amI have a white solid circle with a horizontal black line in the middle on marshmallow. Any ideas?
simon says
May 12, 2016 at 1:53 pmPriority mode as explained in detail in this guide.
Jen says
March 25, 2015 at 5:42 pmWhenever I leave wifi i have an “H” where wifi would be. Do you know what it means?
simon says
March 26, 2015 at 12:22 amH means HSPA. The icon indicates you are connecting to a HSPA 3G network. In some regions, it is called 3.5G because it is faster than normal 3G.
Of course, it is slower than HSPA+ (still 3G) or 4G LTE.
Efrin says
April 11, 2015 at 4:27 pmWhat is the wifi symbol with an “!” embedded in it’s right side? Wifi is working normally. Thanks
simon says
April 13, 2015 at 12:08 amIt means moto x thinks the internet connection is not stable or not available. But the phone can be wrong sometimes.
Ishraq Fatin says
May 23, 2015 at 3:48 pmWhat does that lock screen icon mean? I have that on my Moto X 2014 on the top left corner of the status bar.
simon says
May 25, 2015 at 12:31 amYou may take a screenshot and share it so that we can see it.
Ishraq Fatin says
May 28, 2015 at 3:54 pmIts alright. It was just the phone telling me to secure my phone with a password. Huh.
simon says
May 29, 2015 at 1:08 amThanks for the update.
Jodi Frank says
July 2, 2015 at 1:58 pmon the old Motorola a number square/flag appeared next to the Icon to let me know i had a notification. Does the Moto X have this option?
simon says
July 2, 2015 at 10:32 pmNo, the Google now launcher doesn’t offer the number badge for notifications.
Stephanie says
August 5, 2015 at 3:33 amCan you tell me what it means when you get a symbol resembling sort of a flower petals, that has a dot on the top. It pops up next to where the wi-fi strength would be. Thanks!
simon says
August 5, 2015 at 5:24 amTake a screenshot and share the link so that others can see it.
Alexandre Beaulieu says
April 21, 2016 at 5:48 pmSounds like you are referring to the location notification. Looks the same as a peg in google maps?
Not sure how and when it shows.
Stephanie says
August 5, 2015 at 3:36 amI keep getting the exclamation point, telling me messages weren’t sent, when they really have been. What can I do to remedy this. Also, some of my texts send are coming up on the receivers end, blank. Thanks for your help!
simon says
August 5, 2015 at 5:25 amIt could be due to mobile network. Did you try to reboot the phone to see whether it helps?
Leslie M says
August 8, 2015 at 4:57 pmI have a cat or owl on a stick in the top left of my status bar. Any idea what is for?
simon says
August 9, 2015 at 3:12 amTake a screenshot and share it so that other members can check it.
Dave Pulzetti says
October 5, 2015 at 4:53 pmi can’t adjust ringtone on my moto X
simon says
October 6, 2015 at 12:47 amAny errors?
Dave says
November 1, 2016 at 7:59 pmIs there any way to display the battery percentage on the notification bar through Andriod settings on Moto X, or do you have to install an extra app for this?
simon says
November 1, 2016 at 10:39 pmThe default Google Now launcher only show a battery icon in status bar. But when you swipe down twice, it should change to icon and number. Also in quick settings, a number is also shown.
Anyway, if you need the number on status bar all the time, you may try other launchers.
Some apps can also show battery percentage in left side of the status bar or as notification. But it’s not recommemded.
JKC says
December 8, 2016 at 7:00 pmWhich Launcher and badge counter apps work best with my X Pure Edition? One that is somewhat similar to the google now launcher. I don’t want to pay money only to find out the counters work on SOME of the apps.
simon says
December 9, 2016 at 12:35 pmYou need not only a third-party launcher, but also some apps for it. I only Nova launcher (not the free one) with some apps can add number badge. You can search for number badge in Google play. Just do NOT use CM launcher or any CM apps.