what does the rolling/loading icon mean?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 10:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 11:20 AM

It means that your iPhone is downloading or uploading data from a network (Wi-Fi or Cellular.) It's not easy to know which app is doing it but, usually, it's the app you have open on your screen.


For instance, when using Safari, you'll see this icon when Safari is connecting to a website.


This icon disappears once data is no longer transmitted between your iPhone and the network.

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Aug 15, 2023 11:20 AM in response to collynx

It means that your iPhone is downloading or uploading data from a network (Wi-Fi or Cellular.) It's not easy to know which app is doing it but, usually, it's the app you have open on your screen.


For instance, when using Safari, you'll see this icon when Safari is connecting to a website.


This icon disappears once data is no longer transmitted between your iPhone and the network.

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