Why is there a red oval with a microphone on the top left where the time usually is when I open the screen on my iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Why is there a red oval with a microphone on the top left where the time usually is when I open the screen on my iPhone 11 Pro Max?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 9, 2020 3:37 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 3:48 PM

Hey M1a1911,


It sounds like you have a concern about an icon you see in the status bar of your iPhone 11 Pro Max.


A red circle around the time indicates that the screen or sound is being recorded. Is that the icon you see, according to here? Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support. If yes, see if you can close any open apps one at a time to help determine which app is causing the icon to appear: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Cheers.

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Oct 14, 2020 3:48 PM in response to M1a1911

Hey M1a1911,


It sounds like you have a concern about an icon you see in the status bar of your iPhone 11 Pro Max.


A red circle around the time indicates that the screen or sound is being recorded. Is that the icon you see, according to here? Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support. If yes, see if you can close any open apps one at a time to help determine which app is causing the icon to appear: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Cheers.

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Why is there a red oval with a microphone on the top left where the time usually is when I open the screen on my iPhone 11 Pro Max?

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