Every Samsung phone has some icons or symbols to denote different functions and features. These icons include the little man icon typically found in the Accessibility settings of the device. In this article, we will discuss the meaning of this little man icon, mostly seen on Samsung phones, and how to remove it.
Little Man Icon and Accessibility
If your phone is a Samsung and you see a little man icon on your device, then this is related to the Accessibility settings. This setting has been developed to help a user access specific features and functions that meet some of their needs. So what are these?
Magnification Feature
The reason you see the little man icon on your phone is that the Magnification feature has been enabled. When you activate this feature, the little man icon appears, usually in the lower-right corner of the screen. The zoom of an image on the screen and the more comfortable viewing of small elements can be done by activating the feature.
Assistant Menu
Another thing that may cause the little man icon to appear is that the Assistant menu feature is enabled. Assistant menu is an additional feature that allows you to quickly access certain functions and applications on your phone. It acts as a kind of virtual floating button that you can move around the screen to easily reach certain items.
Accessibility Shortcut
You may also be using the little man icon unknowingly as an Accessibility shortcut. What this means is that when you tap on the icon, you are taken to a menu where you can find various accessibility options. Google has designed these options for the use of special needs of individuals, such as vision or hearing impairments.
Removing the Little Man Icon on Your Phone
If you see a little man icon on the screen of your Samsung phone, you need to disable the feature that causes the icon to appear to remove it. Here are the steps you need to follow, but keep in mind that these may vary depending on your phone model and Android operating system version:
- Open the “Settings” app on your Samsung phone.
- Then go to “Accessibility” settings.
- Look for the feature or option related to the little man icon. It could be “Magnification,” “Assistant Menu,” or a similar setting.
- Disable the feature to remove the icon from your screen.
Accessibility features on Samsung phones are designed to improve the user experience for people with certain special needs. Therefore, you should carefully consider whether you need to do this before disabling an accessibility feature.
