What does 4 dots mean on iPhone?

That's usually where the cellular signal strength is displayed. In your case you don't have signal.
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What are the 4 dots at the bottom of my iPhone?

They represent the various pages that you have apps on, with the "current" page illuminated. They represent the various pages that you have apps on, with the "current" page illuminated.
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How do I get the dot signal on my iPhone?

From the power off screen, hold down the Home button for roughly 5 seconds until you exit Field Test mode. The signal strength numbers will remain and you can toggle between the numbers and the dots by tapping on them.
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What are the icons on top left of iPhone?

Learn about the icons in Control Center on your iPhone.
  • AirDrop. Hotspot.
  • Cellular Data. Bluetooth.
  • Airplane Mode. Focus.
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What are the 4 dots at the top of my iPhone 13?

That's usually where the cellular signal strength is displayed. In your case you don't have signal. That's usually where the cellular signal strength is displayed.
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iPhone Icons: iPhone Symbols



What are the little symbols at the top of my phone screen?

The status bar at the top of the home screen contains icons that help you monitor your phone. Icons on the left tell you about apps, such as new messages or downloads. If you don't know what one of these icons means, swipe the status bar down for details.
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Does the orange dot mean someone is listening?

If both are in use, you'll see the green camera dot. So if you use an iPhone and want to know if your phone is listening or watching, glance at the upper-right corner. If you see the small green or orange dot, your microphone or camera is on.
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How do I fix no service on my iPhone?

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Check your coverage area. ...
  2. If you're on AT&T's 3G network. ...
  3. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ...
  4. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ...
  5. Take out the SIM card. ...
  6. Reset your Network Settings. ...
  7. Update your iPhone or iPad. ...
  8. Contact your carrier.
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How many bars should I have on my iPhone?

A display of two bars or higher should be more than adequate in certain circumstances.
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What do message symbols mean?

They appear on the right side of the message: : A blue circle means that your message is sending. : A blue circle with a check means that your message has been sent. : A filled-in blue circle with a check means that your message has been delivered.
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What app is using my location?

Learn how an app can use your phone's location

Touch and hold the app icon. Tap App info . All permissions. Under "Location," you can find the type of location the app requested.
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What are dots at bottom of iPhone 12?

Apple is bullish on lidar, a technology that's in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple's iPad Pro models since 2020. Look closely at the rear camera arrays on these devices and you'll see a little black dot near the camera lenses, about the same size as the flash.
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How do I disable Dual SIM?

Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. To enable/ disable the SIM cards, go to [Settings] > [Dual SIM & Mobile Network], tap [SIM1]/ [SIM2] and toggle on/off [Enable].
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What is Dual SIM iPhone?

Apple's take on dual SIM is called Dual SIM Dual Standby. It means that the new iPhones can manage two phone lines simultaneously -- calls coming in to either line will ring your phone, and you'll be able to easily make calls and send texts from either line without reconfiguring settings or swapping out SIM cards.
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Why is my phone not getting service?

Restart your phone

The easiest and often the most effective way to resolve a no service or signal issue on an Android or Samsung phone is to restart it. Doing so will reset any processes that may be interfering with your device's performance.
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Will resetting network settings delete anything iPhone?

A network settings reset will erase all internet and network-related data stored on your iPhone. Turning Airplane Mode on and off, restarting your iPhone, and reconnecting to WiFi can help resolve internet connectivity issues without having to do a network settings reset.
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Can someone listen in on my iPhone?

To activate, go to Settings and then to Accessibility, and then select Hearing Devices. Then, tap the name of your hearing device under MFi Hearing Devices. Next, tap Start Live Listen. You should place the device in front of the person you want to hear and then tap End Live Listen when you are done.
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How do you tell if someone is recording you on iPhone?

Follow the dot

When your iPhone's microphone is on or was recently accessed, a small orange dot appears in the upper-right hand corner of the screen. If your camera is in use or was recently recording, you'll see a green dot.
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Can someone listen to you through your phone?

It's also a common misconception that a phone can be hacked or that someone can listen to your phone calls just by knowing your phone number. This is not possible and is completely false.
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How do you know if your location is on?

Open your phone's Settings app. Under "Personal," tap Location access. At the top of the screen, turn Access to my location on or off.
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Should data saver be on or off?

Turn on Data Saver

That's why you should turn on Android's Data Saver feature immediately. With Data Saver enabled, your Android handset will restrict the background use of cellular data, thereby saving you from any unpleasant surprises on your monthly mobile bill.
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