User level: Level 1 (4 points)Why does the Wi-Fi symbol show up on the lock screen and how do I get it off?
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Original Title: Wi-Fi symbol lock screen
Posted on Oct 20, 2026 9:34 AM
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 20, 2026 9:35 AM in response to Lamona50
It's hard coded to show the Wifi Symbol if you're connected to Wifi and can't be removed, unless you want to turn Wifi off.
User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)Oct 20, 2026 9:51 AM in response to Lamona50
Why does the Wi-Fi symbol show up on the lock screen
Apple decision.
how do I get it off?
Settings > Wi-Fi > Off
Of course, if you want to use Wi-Fi again you will have to turn the Wi-Fi back On.
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)Oct 28, 2026 7:17 PM in response to JaCrBr
JaCrBr wrote:
I want it off! Can’t see notifications on lock screen. Come on Apple!!!
Hello~ Did you read the two excellent posts provided already? Give that a try and Apple isn’t here …just us your fellow forum members.
~Katana-San~
User level: Level 1 (8 points)Oct 28, 2026 6:53 PM in response to Lamona50
I want it off! Can’t see notifications on lock screen. Come on Apple!!!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379710