Unknown android icon...what do you think?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identification of an unknown icon that appears on a user's Android device when activating the hotspot feature. Participants explore potential meanings and origins of the icon, considering various technical aspects and user experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One user describes an unknown icon that appears alongside the hotspot icon and seeks clarification on its meaning.
  • Another participant requests a screenshot for better identification and notes that icons can vary by mobile company.
  • Several users suggest checking the phone's manual for icon descriptions, but one user reports that the manual does not contain relevant information.
  • Concerns are raised about the possibility of unknown apps or malware causing the icon to appear, prompting suggestions to check system apps.
  • After further investigation, one user reports contacting the manufacturer and discovering that the icon is an Android system icon related to hotspot options, although some participants express skepticism about this explanation.
  • Another participant suggests that the presence of the icon may be excessive given the existing hotspot icon, and recommends checking app configurations or contacting the manufacturer again if it remains bothersome.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the icon is related to the hotspot feature, but there is disagreement regarding its necessity and whether it is a standard Android system icon. The discussion remains somewhat unresolved as some participants express doubt about the identification provided by the manufacturer.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of a visual reference for the icon in question, and the variability of icons across different Android versions and manufacturers, which may affect identification.

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Whenever I turn on my hotspot, the hotspot icon appears but then second later this icon appears on upper left side. Anyone know what it is by any chance?
(the pic isn't screenshot obviously, but the icon looks identical to this. (the grey background = phone wallpaper)
I guess its related to hotspot but it must mean something additional to the regular hotspot icon right? thanks!
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Will it be possible to post a screenshot of the notification? Maybe you can darken out your wallpaper if privacy is your issue.

Generally I have a different icon for hotspot:

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But these do differ with mobile companies. Which phone are you using?
 

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thanks for replying. Its not privacy issue I just can't be bothered to sreenshot then upload. But the icon is precisely as i drew it. It shows up in upper left corner second after the hotspot icon appears. Kinda weird right?
 
The phone is a NUU A5L.. thanks!
 
Is the icon like this: (colour may vary)
Screenshot_20190321-104013.jpg

If yes, then your company's manual says it's location: (page 9)
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Tom.G said:
That link doesn't work for me. It redirects back to the page I was on. (right here!)
That was a pdf, I copied the link from google search.

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Thanks for the pdf! I didnt even think of looking in a manual. I just went through whole thing though and there is no icon that matches. Any other ideas by any chance? Thanks again!
 
Also I reset phone and it still shows up after turning on hotspot
 
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Chud said:
Thanks for the pdf! I didnt even think of looking in a manual. I just went through whole thing though and there is no icon that matches. Any other ideas by any chance? Thanks again!
Unknown apps/malware? Go to Application manager under Settings, select Show System Apps (there should be an option), and check if it matches any app icon.
 
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thanks I just checked all the apps with system checked and still no match.. Wouldnt reseting get rid of malware? Also I looked on this exhaustive glossary and it didnt match anything. thanks if you have any more ideas
 
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thanks I just checked all the apps with system checked and still no match.. Wouldnt reseting get rid of malware? Also I looked on this exhaustive glossary and it didnt match anything. thanks if you have any more ideas
That's quite frustrating! By the way, which android version are you using?
 
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thanks for all the help Wrichik (and TomG.) , I ended up calling manufacturer and it is an andoird system icon for hotspot options. I didnt think of this at the time but when you pull the drop down its right there and it says "android system" along with tethering info. But I think its overkill because there's already the hotspot icon but whatever...mystery icon solved. thanks for troubleshooting
 
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Chud said:
thanks for all the help Wrichik (and TomG.) , I ended up calling manufacturer and it is an andoird system icon for hotspot options. I didnt think of this at the time but when you pull the drop down its right there and it says "android system" along with tethering info. But I think its overkill because there's already the hotspot icon but whatever...mystery icon solved. thanks for troubleshooting
Weird. I never saw an Android system icon on activating hotspot. Anyways, all's well that ends well.
 
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Chud said:
But I think its overkill because there's already the hotspot icon but whatever...
Maybe see if you can change the configuration of the 'hotspot' app to get rid of it. If not, call the manufacturer again; at least that way they will know it's an annoyance.

Cheers,
Tom
 

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