What the Lock Icon Next to the iPhone Battery Icon Actually Means
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Chris Smith
Summary
This article explains the two different lock icons that can appear next to the battery icon on iPhones. One lock icon indicates that the iPhone is locked (secured) and requires a passcode or biometric authentication to unlock. The other lock icon relates to orientation lock, meaning the screen won't rotate when the device is turned. The article clarifies the confusion between these two icons, explains where each appears, and provides instructions on how to enable or disable them depending on the iPhone model.
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· 3 pulledDepending on the iPhone model you currently use, you may see up to two lock icons on your screen at any given time.
One of these lock icons has to do with whether your iPhone is locked or unlocked, while the other has to do with whether your screen orientation is locked.
The lock icon that appears next to the battery icon in the status bar indicates that your iPhone is locked and requires a passcode or biometric authentication to access.
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