Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduced some changes in icons and buttons. This page explains to you two of the most confusing new Galaxy S7 status icons you may find in the status bar: data saver status icon and performance mode notification icon.
Some Galaxy S7 status icons are carrier specific, for example, voLTE, WiFi calling. For these icons, they may be different in different phones.
But for data saver and performance mode status icons, they are identical in all Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge devices.
New Galaxy S7 status icons: Data saver icon
By default, after you apply the Android Nougat udpate for Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, data saver will be automatically turned on.
And therefore, you may notice the following icon in the right side of the status bar.
Data saver is a new feature in Android Nougat.
Prior to Android Nougat, there is an option called restrict background data in stock Android. Data saver in Android Nougat is a replacement for this option.
Compared to simply restricting background data, data saver uses some algorithms to decide how to save data usage without comprising the phone functions.
Data saver can prevent some apps from sending and receiving data in background.
For apps you are actively using, it may also reduce the frequency of data usage to save data.
You can turn off or turn on data saver in Settings —Connections-–Data usage–-Data saver in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
After data saver is turned off, the data saver status icon will then disappear from the status bar.
New Galaxy S7 status icons: Performance mode icon
After applying Android Nougat udpate, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is in optimized mode. You can manually adjust some settings to meet your needs.
For example, the default screen resolution was scaled down to 1080p in optimized mode. You can adjust the screen resolution to WQHD 1440p or HD 720p as explained in this guide.
To make your life easier, Samsung also introduced three pre-defined performance modes for gaming, entertainment and high performance.
So, you can switch to any of these 3 modes with one tap to get the optimized settings for each mode without fiddling around various settings.
When any of the 3 performance modes is activated, you will find the performance mode icon as shown below.
Please note performance mode icon is shown as notification icon. So, it is shown in the left side of the status bar.
At the same time, you can find the corresponding notification message in notification shade.
As explained in this guide, there are two ways to enable or disable any of the 3 performance modes:
- In Settings — Device maintenance —Performance mode.
- Using quick setting buttons.
Of course, there are a few other new Galaxy S7 status icons, and other icons and buttons. But most of them are self-explanatory, for example, blue light filter, private mode, smart view, phone visibility.
New Galaxy S7 status icons: power saving mode
Power saving mode is not new for Galaxy S7.
But in some regions, the power saving mode icon (battery with a recycle icon inside) is still new to many owners after updating Galaxy S7 to Android Nougat.
In previous versions of Android, when you enable the power saving mode (or battery saving mode), the icon will be shown in the left side of the status bar with a notification. The transparent status bar will be opaque. So, many owners know it is a special mode.
Now, in Android Nougat update, power saving mode will not show any notifications, the power saving mode icon (battery with a recycle icon inside) will be shown in the right side of the status bar. It will not change the status bar transparency either.
Actually, power saving mode is getting better in Android Nougat update. It can save considerable battery without affecting the usage of the phone.
You can enable or disable Galaxy S7 power saving mode in Settings — Device maintenance — Battery — Power saving mode. You have two levels of power saving to choose: mild and extreme.
For old icons, they were explained in this page.
Can you turn on or turn off these new Galaxy S7 status icons in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
If you have any questions on any new Galaxy S7 status icons (or notification icons) in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please let us know your questions or problems in the comment box below.
The community will try to help you.
You can get the official Samsung Galaxy S7 user manual (user guide) in your local language here, and Galaxy S7 edge user manual (user guide) in your local language here. Official user guide for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with Android Nougat update can be found here.
For other guides on using Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please check Galaxy S7 online manual page.
For detailed Galaxy S7 how-to guides, please check Galaxy S7 how-to guides page.
For Galaxy S7 camera guides, please check Galaxy S7 camera guide page.
If you have any questions on Android update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, please check Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update guide.
Anonymous says
May 3, 2019 at 3:48 pmI recently update my s7 edge but the update but it keep showing that it need to update and the icon won’t come off the screen
simon says
May 4, 2019 at 12:54 amIf you tap it, what did you get? In addition to system update, Galaxy apps and Play store may also prompt you for updating. Which program asks you to update?
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Kevin says
November 19, 2018 at 5:12 amI don’t have Facebook, but I have lightening bolt with a down arrow. What is it?
simon says
November 19, 2018 at 5:53 amDownload booster?
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Joyce says
November 7, 2018 at 1:34 amWhat does the broken triangle symbol mean in the right status bar at top of phone?
simon says
November 7, 2018 at 9:11 amDid you mean data saver in Android Oreo update as explained in this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/s8/new-status-icons-in-android-oreo-update-for-galaxy-s8-and-s8/
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PRR Rao says
September 22, 2018 at 7:00 amI’ve notification icon between power saving icon and Wi-Fi icon, triangular in shape. I’m unable to make out. Please help
simon says
September 22, 2018 at 2:07 pmShare the screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
You may also check this guide to see whether it is a new icon in the Oreo update.
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Jennifer says
September 14, 2018 at 2:25 pmI have an icon that looks like a triangle and something in the middle any ideas what it is
simon says
September 14, 2018 at 2:40 pmData saver? As explained in this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/s8/how-to-use-app-shortcuts-in-galaxy-s8-home-screen-in-android-oreo-update-for-galaxy-s8-and-s8
If not, you may share the screenshot on our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Lisa says
July 21, 2018 at 12:09 pmIcon in upper right corner looks like 2 circles side by side with an arrow above it?
simon says
July 21, 2018 at 12:39 pmYou may share the screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see the icon?
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Dave Rowden says
June 27, 2018 at 7:13 amHi
My S7 on I have a 4G above my home wifi symbol and next to it I have a lightning flash symbol with a downward arrow greyed out. What does it mean
simon says
June 27, 2018 at 12:31 pmDownload booster? You may share the screenshot on our Facebook page so that others can see the icon.
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DenaRae says
June 21, 2018 at 7:16 pmYes the broken triangle with up and down arrows in the center is the data saver icon. It was driving me nuts! Just turned it off and icon is now gone.
simon says
June 22, 2018 at 1:28 amEnjoy your Oreo.
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Pamela J Miller says
June 16, 2018 at 2:02 pmI have a broken triangle with what looks like arrows inside it on the left. Any idea? I’m can’t find it in the glossary. It happened after update.
simon says
June 16, 2018 at 11:51 pmMaybe the new data saver icon. You may share the screenshot on our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Doug Martin says
June 14, 2018 at 10:24 pmJust did the latest software update on my girlfriend’s Samsung Galaxy S7. New symbol showed up on top bar crooked line up and down surrounded by a broken triangle. Have not seen it on any site I have searched.
simon says
June 14, 2018 at 11:19 pmPlease share the screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Trina Hiitola says
June 18, 2018 at 3:38 pmi have the same thing and i can’t find out what it is anywhere 🙂
simon says
June 19, 2018 at 1:43 amYou can share the screenshot on our Facebook page so that others can see the icon.
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Anonymous says
June 8, 2018 at 12:12 amI have a half moon with a + in the middle in it. How do you get rid of it?
simon says
June 8, 2018 at 10:19 amYou may share the screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Christina says
February 26, 2018 at 3:02 amJust got the Samsung s7. When I swipe down from top to bottom to open up a new icon this key pad pops up.
simon says
February 26, 2018 at 10:02 amDo you mean the keypad in lock screen? Some settings can only be changed after you unlock the phone.
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Caroline says
February 17, 2018 at 5:39 pmI have a symbol that appears over my vocal message number that is two circles linked with a line. It won’t go away and when I touch it, it calls my voice mail. The phone is a Samsung 7 Edge
simon says
February 18, 2018 at 2:50 amThat’s voicemail. It means you have one or more unread voice messages. You may check with your carrier on how to manage the voicemail box because it’s provided by your carrier. Each carrier may use slightly different configurations.
In Phone app, in the dialing pad, your can hold key 1 too access your voicemail.
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Carlos Z. says
January 23, 2018 at 3:38 pmQuestion regarding an unfamiliar icon located on top bar left corner of an Samsung galaxy s7. It appears to be a phone with either a timer or clock over the bottom right side of what appeared to be a phone.the clock or timer is smaller than the phone but this icon is getting to me because lol i have ocd and I’ve been breaking my head trying to find what it means. Could anyone one help i would greatly appreciate it.
simon says
January 23, 2018 at 11:32 pmYou can take a screenshot and share it in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
For an icon in the left side, normally, there is usually a corresponding notification. Did you check notification panel?
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Kevin says
January 12, 2018 at 5:58 amThis update is a big problem , DO NOT USE THIS UPDATE ! !! It causes more problems than it Is worth , wish I never installed it.
simon says
January 12, 2018 at 2:04 pmAfter the update, you may try to back up the phone, then try a factory data reset,
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First_Light says
October 23, 2017 at 10:40 amEvery time I turn-on the Data Saver, it turns off my mobile hotspot and tethering or vise-versa.
Why is that so?
What should I do if I want them both turned on?
simon says
October 23, 2017 at 12:23 pmYou should not turn on data saver in these scenarios. When you turn on mobile hotpot, data connection must be maintained. This conflicts with data saver.
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Mihai says
July 12, 2017 at 9:20 pmHi ,i have on the top right corner a phone with 3 lines of signal (or something like this).Please help me, how can i disable this?
simon says
July 12, 2017 at 11:29 pmYou can take a screenshot and share it in our Facebook page so that others can see the icon exactly. You may follow this guide to take screenshots in S7 https://gadgetguideonline.com/s7/how-to-take-screenshot-on-galaxy-s7-and-galaxy-s7-edge/
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Claudia says
August 10, 2017 at 6:54 amI have the same problem – what does that icon mean?
simon says
August 10, 2017 at 9:53 amShare the screenshot in our Facebook pageso that others can see what you are talking about.
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Todd Stacy says
July 22, 2018 at 12:21 pmYa know you’ve told about fifty people from what ive read so far to take a dam screenshot shot and post it, to your “Facebook “….. well I just went to this so called facebook page of yours and to my surprise there was not even one screenshot there to help me figure out what this icon is
simon says
July 22, 2018 at 2:36 pmThank you for checking for existing answers first. Most shared screenshots are in our inbox, not as public post. Most people don’t want to post publicly. We don’t force them to post publicly. Yes, this causes many repeated questions.
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Silver says
July 8, 2017 at 6:00 amWhat does the blue circle with a white reclining rabbit mean?
simon says
July 8, 2017 at 7:47 amIn the left side or right side of the status bar?
You can share a screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Mikaela L Cosper says
July 3, 2017 at 1:00 pmI have an icon between my alarm icon and Wi-Fi icon . It’s grey with a lightning bolt and download arrow. What does this icon mean/stand for
simon says
July 3, 2017 at 1:16 pmDownload booster? You can share the screenshot in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Toni LS says
June 30, 2017 at 5:54 pmI seem to have a new symbol which looks like a phone with a wifi symbol is what it looks like. Can’t figure out what it is, I thought it was the speaker being on but the phone is not dialing
simon says
July 1, 2017 at 1:40 amWiFi calling? You can share the screenshot in our Facebook page so that can see it.
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Alex says
July 20, 2017 at 8:34 amSame problem.
It’s not wifi calling – I went into those settings, turned it on and off.
Still there.
simon says
July 20, 2017 at 10:20 amYou can share the screenshot in our Facebook so that others can see it.
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Anonymous says
December 3, 2017 at 9:39 amits VoLTE calls. finnally solved it
matty mac says
June 29, 2017 at 6:09 amI have a recycled battery looking symbol. pretty sure its power saving mode but none of you idiots who make these lists have it on there
simon says
June 29, 2017 at 9:47 amIt’s not new. Power saving mode has been there for long time. In Android Nougat update, it only adds one more level.
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ROBERT EUGENE ANTHONY says
June 21, 2017 at 1:56 amBattery with recycle arrows means what?
simon says
June 21, 2017 at 5:11 amBattery saver mode. You can disable battery saver mode in settings – device maintenance – battery.
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esfileexplorerapk says
April 13, 2017 at 5:24 amvery nice
Marilyn says
March 25, 2017 at 3:53 amI now have new notification icon when i turn my mobile data off. Its an arrow pointing down, an arrow pointing up with a slash through them. It says “mobile data turned off”. The problem is that it doesn’t clear when you hit clear all and I can’t find another way to clear it without rebooting my phone. Also there doesn’t seem to be a way you can tell it to not notify you off the data off status.
simon says
March 25, 2017 at 6:51 amtake a screenshot and share it in our Facebook page so that others can see it and give useful suggestions.
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