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Black square in middle of screen with a battery showing

I have a black square in the middle of my screen with a half charged battery showing. What does it mean and how can I get rid of it?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 21, 2020 1:59 AM

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Dec 23, 2020 11:25 AM in response to 42r13lle

Hey there 42r13lle,


We understand you're seeing a battery icon in the middle of your Home Screen, and you would like to get rid of it. We'll be happy to help.


It looks like this might be a widget. Try removing it using the steps from the section "Remove widgets" here: Use widgets on your iPhone and iPod touch


Also, let's make sure your iPhone is fully up-to-date. Use the steps here: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you're already up-to-date, let's complete a standard restart with the steps here: Restart your iPhone


If you're still unable to remove this, let us know what happens when you tap on it or try to move it. We'll go from there.


Cheers!

Black square in middle of screen with a battery showing

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