What does the lightening bolt and gear on my screen mean?

[Windows Central Question]

what does the lightening bolt and gear on my screen mean

My phone is froze and the screen is black except for a lightening bolt and gear on my screen

 

[AV2RY]

Re: what does the lightening bolt and gear on my screen mean

Probably this question has been asked here few dozen times. Forum will help you, simply search there

 

[rhapdog]

Re: what does the lightening bolt and gear on my screen mean

It means your phone has been put in a special mode to receive a new ROM. Time to hook up to a PC and flash it.

Not sure how to "undo" that, though, honestly.

 

[RumoredNow]

Re: what does the lightening bolt and gear on my screen mean

try this: lighting bolt and gear icon - Microsoft Community