[Adam Zeis]

Over and over again I see posts about icons on the home screen and what they mean. Here is a quick list that will hopefully clear some things up. Keep in mind these can change based on the theme you are using. Taken from the BlackBerry User Guide

[Emtronics]

There is one other little icon that isn't listed here, at least on my screen. It looks like a gunsite with a little arm.

I know. Makes no sense but hard to describe. What is it? It is there in all themes and on both the Home and APPs screens.

I think it means; Phone service is ON.

[Adam Zeis]

[rmecsw]

Thanks, very helpful!

[robind21283]

There is one other little icon that isn't listed here, at least on my screen. It looks like a gunsite with a little arm.

I know. Makes no sense but hard to describe. What is it? It is there in all themes and on both the Home and APPs screens.

I think it means; Phone service is ON.

The one that looks like a sight on a scope? A circle with a plus sign? That is the GPS indicator...if it's on it means the GPS is set for "location on" as opposed to 911 only.

[CMEC]

This is a funny thread. LOL

[Emtronics]

Now I feel stupid. Of course that is the GPS indicator. I knew that from my plain old LG phone. This Blackberry is better than sliced bread and I must have lost my senses. Thank you robind21283

[robind21283]

No problem. Fortunately, my hubby's a gun nut, and I knew exactly what you meant. I don't particularly care for the rifle though...I'm more of a 12 gauge kinda girl. Its much harder to miss ;-)

[acortez2]

ok this is my first time, but i just got my 8320 and i have the smiley face with the star signifying a new message. Buuut I don't know where to go, i have checked all the places i think but i don't see a new message? please help. thank you

[Tain]

Try 'Show All' from the main blackberry screen. It may be that you have your message separate (text and e-mail) and have hidden your Main Message Icon which has a missed call for instance...?

[Tain]

Or a hidden Blackberry Messenger Icon with a new message?

[acortez2]

Thank you very much =)

[acortez2]

Ok one more question is there any way to keep all of the google apps in one folder on your screen instead of all separated?

[acortez2]

ok nevermind just figured it out...thank you anyway though...

[fantom1023]

I talked to a RIM csr and he told me that he uses the Icon themes and puts his in folders and hides them so that his home screen is Icon-free. To navigate his bb, he uses the switch application function and has memorized all of the shortcuts. I thought that this was kinda cool, and wanted to share with all of ya'll. Check ya later.

[Rockbmi]

hey i have a anew icon its a 1 with a red star next to it and what looks like a yellow box behind that, what is it ive searched all my messages and stuff, however i didnt receive a message on my google account which was on my computer it just didnt go to my phone why is that.

[raylol16]

Did you look in your Messages folder to see if anything is in there?

[Rockbmi]

yeah i checked my messages folder and there isnt anything in there.

[raylol16]

Might look through all your boxes like messages, sms/txt, emails I think those are the only places that will cause that alert icon. If anything just do a battery pull.

[bosoxfan07]

Very helpful info.... thank you!

[ffarrell]

if you are on a call with a Sprint Pearl and press the " L " botton I get a stair step Icon on the screen, If I press the L key again it goes down stairs.

What is it and what do it do?

please help

thanks
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[Sparkz]

nice little reference. works wonders.

[youngyoshi]

I got a globe with a 1 next to it, anyone know what that is?

[duke20220]

It means you have a browser message, or basically a website that you couldn't get to because you left a service area

Opening up your browser should clear that out I think.

People with more knowledge correct me if I'm wrong

[youngyoshi]

I figured it out i had to go to my messages folder to clear it... Thanks for the help though!