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    Wi fi symbols

    I know the lock but what is the paper lip symbol by some wifi networks?


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    Like this?

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    I'm not sure of its exact meaning, but it shows up when I use the iPhone's hotspot, both on the iPad and Computer. I assume it has something to do with mobile hotspots and tethering. I think it is supposed to represent two links in a chain, which makes a kind of sense.

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    I've been wondering the same thing. I see it rarely. I am tethering the iPad to the iPhone constantly, and DO NOT see it anywhere on either unit. But as I said, I have seen it pop up briefly - in the status bar area at the top.

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    Yes. It shows up in place of the wi-fi signal strength icon. There is nothing brief about it on my iPad. It's there as long as I'm connected to the iPhone's hotspot.

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    Found it! In my (Jailbreak app) SB Settings, there's a setting to show the numeric WiFi strength. If that is turned off, that link symbol shows instead.

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    Good to know. Thanks

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    Thanks everybody. Nice to know I'm not the only person unsure Mike

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    Hello , can anyone please let me know faster way to upgrade to IOS 5

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    Quote Originally Posted by sachinmmb
    Hello , can anyone please let me know faster way to upgrade to IOS 5
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    How do i upgrade to ios 5

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