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Android: circle, with a slash in the status bar - meaning

  • Jan 22, 2026
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In Android L, you can find in the status bar, sometimes a circle with a slash. What exactly is behind it and what is the function of enable so that we can tell you in this practical tip.

Circle with line in the Android-status list – behind

  • Under this Symbol you often find the addition of "No" or "do Not disturb".
  • As soon as you tap it, it will be switched to your Smartphone to mute and you will not receive any notifications.
  • The mode is active, it will also turn off the data traffic of your Android Smartphone.
  • Calls in this mode is also not possible.
  • To deactivate the mode again, and receive notifications, tap the icon again.
Android: circle with line
You will learn in the next tip, which in the case of Android 5 the star in the status bar means.

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Gingerbreadman7@duck.com, Fri 20, 2024

I've still never found a forbidden circle slash like thisq

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