See a Green Dot on Your Android Phone? Here’s What It Means

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step Action
1 Check the initial notification – When the notification first appears, it will have an icon showing whether the alert is about the camera, the microphone, or both. It will then shrink to just be the dot in the upper right corner.
2 Swipe down on the notification bar to open it
3 Tap on the dot to expand it – This will open a dialogue box that tells you what is being used (camera, microphone, or both) and what app is using them
4 Review and decide – You are good to go if you are fine with the app having and utilizing access. You do not have to take any further steps.

When to Take Action

There may be an issue if you do not remember granting the indicated app access to your camera and microphone.

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Action When to Take It
Toggle permissions off If you do not remember granting access to the app
Review all app permissions If you see the dot frequently from unknown apps
Delete the app If the app is one you no longer use

How to Revoke Permissions

Step Action
1 Open Settings on your Android device
2 Navigate to Apps or Applications
3 Find the app in question
4 Tap Permissions
5 Toggle off Camera and/or Microphone access
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