What does a red dot mean above the LTE bars when on a call?
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iPhone XR, iOS 14
51kk wrote:
Ues how do i tirn it off and see all apps using
There is no means to bypass that orange (or red) status indicator.
if it’s not the app you are immediately using (such as the phone app, or the voice-memo-recording tool), open the app switcher and close an app at a time, until you find the one accessing the microphone; when the orange (or red) indicator extinguishes.
Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
If you make a telephone call, or use FaceTime, or use the voice memo tool, or any other app that needs and uses the microphone as part of its function, the orange (or red) indicator will re-appear.
Note: The orange microphone-accessed indicator can appear as red, depending on the screen background chosen.
Against a dark background the dot looks red, but it's not. Read the link Lawrence provided. It's what your dot means.
red/orange dot above the network bars. what is wrong and how do I fix this.
What does red dot mean. I see the explanation for orange and green dot but I have a red dot above the cellular icon on the face of the iPhone 12.
But why is the microphone being used during the call? Is the call being recorded?
Please tell me this question is rhetorical...🤦🏼♂️
Why do we care to see if the mic or cámara is bieng used!?! Obviously if we are using it we know it’s bieng used 🤦🏻♂️
feds have a lot to do with this!
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Please remove my post. By today standards is not correct.
thank you
I can't remove your post. I didn't quote you or respond to you.
I only see a red dot & that's when I'm talking to someone on speakerphone. I know they are watching & listening to me through the mic & cameras.
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Thank you, great explanation!
Thans
oh
sorry, i’m not very tech savvy. be patient
so, when i went to control center it had a list of apps.
all i do is just remove those i don’t want in use right?
dang... you do not have to yell
sorry i asked you
MrHoffman
Thank you for your detailed explanation
I now understand, I appreciate your time and help.
I wasn't yelling. I was emphasizing to help you understand the red dot does not mean you are being recorded. My apologies if you took the emphasis as yelling.
What is the red dot above cellular network bars on iPhone?
