"The "+" sign in the WiFi logo indicates that your device is connected to a WiFi network and is using enhanced WiFi features such as WiFi Calling (VoWiFi) or faster data transfer protocols like WiFi 6, depending on your device and network capabilities."
These symbols are getting more messy and difficult to decipher... Someone asked me the other day if I had 5g. I looked at my phone and there was no 3g, 4g, or 5g. So, I just said I have VoLTEBlutoothshaky batteryalarmclockkeyupsidedowntriangle62%.
Edit: I guess it was actually "VCR Plus+" which is dumb af (it's not a C++ reference. I assure you that the marketing people at the time had no idea what that was. I'm 99% it was just a bad logo that has "plus" and a '+').
Oh, I am well aware of C++. But I assure you that they were not referencing that when selling this goofy shit to consumers in the early 90s. I think it's just a really bad logo.
I suspect it's dual-band acceleration (sometimes called "speed boost") - you're using both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz bands. WiFi 6 and 7 will probably show a 6 and 7 respectively, and voice over WiFi is shown separately as you say.
Try finding it in your settings, turning it off, and seeing if the + disappears?
It means that since you connected to a public wifi without a VPN, other people are connected to you and seeing all your traffic. Time to start changing those passwords!
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themurphy@lemmy.ml · 114 pts · 1y
From my search:
"The "+" sign in the WiFi logo indicates that your device is connected to a WiFi network and is using enhanced WiFi features such as WiFi Calling (VoWiFi) or faster data transfer protocols like WiFi 6, depending on your device and network capabilities."
Psythik@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 1y
My phone just displays a little "6" where the plus sign is when I'm connected to WiFi 6.
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 1y
Same here.
whotookkarl@lemmy.world · 85 pts · 1y
It has a side quest available
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
Lol
Affidavit@lemm.ee · 43 pts · 1y
These symbols are getting more messy and difficult to decipher... Someone asked me the other day if I had 5g. I looked at my phone and there was no 3g, 4g, or 5g. So, I just said I have VoLTEBlutoothshaky batteryalarmclockkeyupsidedowntriangle62%.
AndrewZabar@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Mine just has an icon that looks like fingers crossed lol ;-D
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
Haha
Hux@lemmy.ml · 24 pts · 1y
It’s a waypoint. As you move around, so will the waypoint.
Go to the waypoint to begin your next mission.
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
Haha
prole@sh.itjust.works · 23 pts · 1y
Unrelated, but anyone remember "VCR+"? Man I'm old...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_recorder_scheduling_code
Edit: I guess it was actually "VCR Plus+" which is dumb af (it's not a C++ reference. I assure you that the marketing people at the time had no idea what that was. I'm 99% it was just a bad logo that has "plus" and a '+').
Tanoh@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y
Ah yes, who doesn't like C Plus+?
prole@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
Oh, I am well aware of C++. But I assure you that they were not referencing that when selling this goofy shit to consumers in the early 90s. I think it's just a really bad logo.
egrets@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 1y
I suspect it's dual-band acceleration (sometimes called "speed boost") - you're using both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz bands. WiFi 6 and 7 will probably show a 6 and 7 respectively, and voice over WiFi is shown separately as you say.
Try finding it in your settings, turning it off, and seeing if the + disappears?
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
Seems like that could be the reason. Network acceleration was on.
IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 13 pts · 1y
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
Lmao
bhamlin@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 1y
It means your FBI agent is watching. WiFi plus 1.
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y
Lmao
nis@feddit.dk · 11 pts · 1y
Wi-Fi calling is active. So calls go via Wi-Fi instead of cellular.
maniel@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 1y
i thought "VoWiFi" indicates that
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 1y
Yeah. The "+" on the Wi-Fi symbol is what I'm asking for.
nis@feddit.dk · 8 pts · 1y
They probably both indicate the same thing: https://www.urtech.ca/2020/08/solved-the-complete-guide-to-icons-on-android-devices/
Maybe someone thought that the + was not clear enough and added the "Vo WiFi" as well.
maniel@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 1y
yeah, looks like it's samsung thing
maniel@sopuli.xyz · 7 pts · 1y
data saver?
Michal@programming.dev · 5 pts · 1y
According to the linked article it should be an encircled +
hunt4peas@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 1y
My Xiaomi 14 doesn't have any data saver option.
maniel@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 1y
my OnePlus too, guess i'm too European to limit my wifi usage 😅
kratoz29@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
My Poco F2 Pro doesn't have it clearly visible either... You can look for it with apps like the Hidden Settings app though.
I swear this feature is not hidden in other MIUI ROMs...
pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 0 pts · 1y
DankOfAmerica@reddthat.com · -8 pts · 1y
It means that since you connected to a public wifi without a VPN, other people are connected to you and seeing all your traffic. Time to start changing those passwords!