Started happening randomly since december, seems like not many people experience the same. I get it quite often, but since there’s still not much information about wt this is I’m asking for help.
Q: What is this and why doesn’t or hasn’t apple ever disclosed any info about this untill now?
is it safe to continue using my phone? I removed the sim this time and it’s still going on…
iPhone SE, iOS 18
I have seen many reports of that status icon recently, and it seems Apple has not added it to their Status icons and Documentation page yet. But it seems that this status icon shows up when a download is happening in Safari, then when switching out of it, it will display to let you know a background task is happening. That is just a speculative report until we get clarification from Apple.
I would highly suggest you submit feedback to Apple below, along with everyone else that has seen this status icon, so they can release documentation: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
"Blue status bar and spinning gear icon: Started happening randomly since december, seems like not many people experience the same. I get it quite often, but since there’s still not much information about wt this is I’m asking for help. Q: What is this and why doesn’t or hasn’t apple ever disclosed any info about this untill now? is it safe to continue using my phone? I removed the sim this time and it’s still going on…"
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Blue Status Bar and Spinning Gear Icon:
Where do you see this? Is it on a homepage? Is it on the Lock Screen? A screenshot would most certainly help: Take a screenshot on iPhone - Apple Support
Report this to Apple...
If this has been going on for a while, then you need to ge the word out. Question is: "Just how many people have actually reported this to Apple?"
So, do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue. Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.
“Sorry I can’t seem to upload it for some reason? Attachments doesn’t work and neither does copy pasting.”
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How to Attach a File:
Click the encircled ellipses, and then tap what looking like mountains and a sun. Note: Disable a VPN, if you cannot add it.
Screenshot:
Sorry I can’t seem to upload it for some reason? Attachments doesn’t work and neither does copy pasting.
Blue status bar and spinning gear icon
