What is the key icon on the top left corner of my Samsung note 5

[AC Question]

There is a key icon inn the left top of my note 5. What is it

 

[Tim1954]

Adguard puts a key icon there and it's a vpn....

 

[B. Diddy]

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[sarahgad]

It is definitely the icon for a connected vpn, if you are using any. I would also like to ask sometimes when i do not use a vpn the key icon still appears on the top left of the scree. Why does it not go when i am not using a vpn? Help?

 

[android_blamer]

Why does it not go when i am not using a vpn?

The VPN can remain active even after exiting all apps.

Below is how to identify the source and kill it
1. Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > VPN
2. Click the cog next to the app name > Disconnect

Setting might be elsewhere if not on Android 7.1.1

Cheers

 

[sarahgad]

The VPN can remain active even after exiting all apps.

Below is how to identify the source and kill it
1. Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > VPN
2. Click the cog next to the app name > Disconnect

Setting might be elsewhere if not on Android 7.1.1

Cheers

Thanks, hope will get through now.