why do i have the battery showing on home screen

Why do I see the battery charging symbol on my iphone home screen never saw it before

Posted on Jul 8, 2023 3:17 PM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023 3:45 PM

If you are seeing the battery charging symbol on your iPhone home screen and you haven't seen it before, it typically indicates that your iPhone is currently connected to a power source and is actively charging. Here are a few possible reasons why you may be seeing this symbol:


  • If your iPhone is connected to a power source, such as a wall adapter or a computer's USB port, it will display the charging symbol to indicate that it's receiving power and the battery is being charged.
  • If your iPhone's battery level is critically low, it may display the charging symbol even when connected to a power source. This is to indicate that the device is receiving power and the battery is slowly gaining charge.
  • Occasionally, software updates for iPhones can introduce changes to the user interface, including the battery charging symbol. If you recently updated your iPhone's software, it's possible that the charging symbol now appears on the home screen.
  • In some cases, seeing the charging symbol on the home screen could be due to a malfunction or software glitch. If you've ruled out the previous possibilities and you're experiencing other issues with your iPhone, it may be worth restarting your device or contacting Apple support for further assistance.
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Jul 8, 2023 3:45 PM in response to ariana04

If you are seeing the battery charging symbol on your iPhone home screen and you haven't seen it before, it typically indicates that your iPhone is currently connected to a power source and is actively charging. Here are a few possible reasons why you may be seeing this symbol:


  • If your iPhone is connected to a power source, such as a wall adapter or a computer's USB port, it will display the charging symbol to indicate that it's receiving power and the battery is being charged.
  • If your iPhone's battery level is critically low, it may display the charging symbol even when connected to a power source. This is to indicate that the device is receiving power and the battery is slowly gaining charge.
  • Occasionally, software updates for iPhones can introduce changes to the user interface, including the battery charging symbol. If you recently updated your iPhone's software, it's possible that the charging symbol now appears on the home screen.
  • In some cases, seeing the charging symbol on the home screen could be due to a malfunction or software glitch. If you've ruled out the previous possibilities and you're experiencing other issues with your iPhone, it may be worth restarting your device or contacting Apple support for further assistance.

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