Apple always strives to innovate and improve the user experience on its mobile devices, and the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro is no exception. One of the most notable new features on this device is the Action Button, a feature exclusive to this year’s premium models. This button not only controls the device’s sound but also gives you the flexibility to customize and assign other actions to it.
However, some users may have come across an issue: the persistent silent mode bell icon that appears whenever the action button is pressed. Fortunately, Apple has incorporated a solution to this problem. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to hide or show the silent mode indicator on the iPhone 15 Pro and how to customize the icon in the status bar.
How to hide the silent mode indicator on the iPhone 15 Pro?
The action button is a unique feature of the iPhone 15 Pro that allows users to customize the action of the device’s side button. While it’s a great way to add more flexibility to your iPhone, the silent mode bell icon indicator that appears every time the button is pressed can be annoying for some users. Fortunately, Apple offers a way to hide this indicator. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the application settings on your iPhone 15 Pro.
- Tap Sounds and tactile.
- Scroll down and disable the option Show in the status bar.
After disabling this option, the silent bell indicator will no longer appear in the status bar whenever you press the side button.
How to set a different icon in the status bar in Focus mode?
In addition to hiding the silent ringer indicator, you can also set a different icon in the status bar. This is done by creating and enabling a custom focus mode.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the application settings on your iPhone 15 Pro.
- Tap Focus.
- Tap the plus (+) icon at the top.
- Enter a name for your new focus.
- Select an icon and color for your focus.
- Disable all triggers for your focus.
- Tap To save.
After creating and saving your new focus, you can activate it by tapping the button Focus in the status bar. The icon you selected for your focus will appear in the status bar while the focus is on.
Here are some icons you can choose for your focus mode:
- Work focus – One gear
- Personal focus – A person
- Creative focus – A camera
- Gaming Focus – A joystick
- Reading focus – A book
You can also create your custom icon. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the application Shortcuts on your iPhone 15 Pro.
- Tap Create Shortcut.
- Select Action > Show icon.
- Choose an icon from the icon library or create your own.
- Tap Advance.
- Name your shortcut and tap Conclude.
After creating your shortcut, you can assign it to the action button. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the application settings on your iPhone 15 Pro.
- Tap the Action button.
- Select the shortcut you created.
With these steps, you can customize the status bar indicator on your iPhone 15 Pro to suit your needs.
These simple customizations can make your iPhone 15 Pro experience even more enjoyable and tailored to your preferences. Try these settings and enjoy the flexibility that the Action Button offers, along with a custom status bar to make your device unique. For a more comprehensive guide on how to use and customize Focus Mode on supported iPhone models, check out our dedicated article.
