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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Posted on Dec 23, 2020 11:25 AM

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!

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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!

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Black square in middle of screen with a battery showing

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