R next to the signal bars on a Samsung phone: what does it mean?
On a Samsung Galaxy it means you are roaming on a network outside your carrier’s area, and extra charges may apply.
What Samsung says
- Samsung Galaxy — Roaming. The phone is connected to a mobile network outside your carrier’s coverage area. Additional charges may apply depending on your plan; Samsung says to contact your carrier if you are unsure about roaming fees.
Source: Samsung Canada support: Identify and understand the icons displayed in the top right corner of your Samsung Galaxy (checked 2026-09-29)
- What it looks like
- A small capital R above or beside the signal bars.
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- Samsung Galaxy
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Sources
Each meaning above is taken from the maker’s own support page, fetched and read on the date shown. The drawing is ours; the real icon on your phone may be drawn a little differently and can change with software updates.
- Samsung Galaxy — Samsung Canada support: Identify and understand the icons displayed in the top right corner of your Samsung Galaxy. OS: One UI; some icons marked One UI 7; last updated 4 September 2026. Checked 2026-09-29.