I recently downloaded an app. It has a white circle with a white dot in it on the lower left hand side [of the icon on the home screen]. What does this mean? I downloaded another game, and it doesn't have this circle with a dot in it. I spent the last half hour googling and nothing came up (except for the other stuff that I already know: Circle with Line through it, red dot, blue dot, etc.)
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Hey emrecio.
Based on looking those specific apps up on the App Store, it appears that the circle in the lower left is part of the icon for those apps. The 3 in question with the circle all appear to be made by the same developer, Glitch Games, so the placement of that icon may indicate something specific as far as where it belongs in their catalog. To verify that, you may want to reach out to them directly. For more information on How to contact an app developer, click here for specific steps.
Take care.
Hey emrecio.
Based on looking those specific apps up on the App Store, it appears that the circle in the lower left is part of the icon for those apps. The 3 in question with the circle all appear to be made by the same developer, Glitch Games, so the placement of that icon may indicate something specific as far as where it belongs in their catalog. To verify that, you may want to reach out to them directly. For more information on How to contact an app developer, click here for specific steps.
Take care.
Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities emrecio,
We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.
We recommend checking out these steps for more information on status icons and symbols.
" Learn the meaning of the iPod touch status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen provide information about iPod touch.
Note: If you turn on a Focus, its icon appears in the status bar. See Turn a Focus on or off on iPod touch.
Status icon
What it means
Wi-Fi iPod touch is connected to the internet over a Wi-Fi network. See Connect iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network.
Network activity Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also use this icon to indicate an active process.
VPN iPod touch is connected to a network using VPN.
Syncing iPod touch is syncing with your computer. See Sync iPod touch with your computer.
Airplane mode Airplane mode is on. Nonwireless features are available, but wireless functions may be disabled. See Choose iPod touch settings for travel.
Personal Hotspot iPod touch is connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another device. See Join a Personal Hotspot.
Navigation Indicator iPod touch is providing turn-by-turn directions. See Get driving directions in Maps on iPod touch.
FaceTime Indicator iPod touch is on a FaceTime call. See Make and receive FaceTime calls on iPod touch.
Recording Indicator iPod touch is recording your screen. See Take a screenshot or screen recording on iPod touch.
Camera In Use Indicator An app is using your camera. See iPod touch camera basics.
Microphone In Use Indicator An app is using your microphone. See Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPod touch.
Lock iPod touch is locked. See Wake and unlock iPod touch.
Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb is turned on. See Turn a Focus on or off on iPod touch.
Portrait orientation lock The iPod touch screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change or lock the screen orientation on iPod touch.
Location Services An app is using Location Services. See Control the location information you share on iPod touch.
Alarm An alarm is set. See Set an alarm on iPod touch.
Headphones connected iPod touch 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. See Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch.
Battery Shows the iPod touch battery level or charging status. See Show the iPod touch battery percentage.
Battery Charging Shows the iPod touch battery is charging. See Charge the iPod touch battery.
AirPlay AirPlay is on. See Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV from iPod touch.
Voice Control Voice Control is turned on in Settings > Accessibility, and Siri is ready for your requests. See Use Voice Control to interact with iPod touch. "
For additional information, check out this link: Learn the meaning of the iPod touch status icons - Apple Support
These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.
Kindest regards!
Hello emrecio,
To help better identity what this might be, could you post a screenshot of the exact thing that you're seeing?
Please only include the icon in question and not any personal details.
This can help with getting that screenshot: Take a screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support
Cheers!
This doesn't help. The dot is on the Application's icon. So when I downloaded the game, it's on the application's lower left... it's not a general system icon, or any of the other overlays I've seen before. The one on the right has the icon, the one on the left does not Above is a copy/pasted image. Hopefully it shows up.
I posted an image of it in the reply to a previous post above. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks for Occam's Razoring this for me. Going to their website ... it's their logo. I wasted your and my own time on this simple thing. LOL. :) Thanks again, though.
emrecio, You're welcome! Glad we could help. Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!
Downloaded game has circle with white dot on lower left
