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I have iPhone 11, software version 14.0.1. I notice when ever I make a call the orange indicator appears showing the microphone is being used by an app. Does this mean the call is being recorded somewhere? I have checked the mic setting under privacy and all that is listed is App Clips... ??
iPhone 11, iOS 14
The phone app is using the microphone. As it is impossible to make or receive a phone call without utilizing the microphone, the indicator will always be showing when using the Phone App.
The phone app is using the microphone. As it is impossible to make or receive a phone call without utilizing the microphone, the indicator will always be showing when using the Phone App.
Many thanks for the reply. So how do I identify which app is using the microphone? You can see what I see from the screen capture and there is nothing I can see indicating what’s using the mic. Or it it as simple I’m on a telephone call so ergo the mic would be activated? If yes how can I distinguish between an app using mic and mic being used for phone call?
Check this:
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If you see orange or green indicators in the status bar
With iOS 14, you might see an orange or green indicator in the status bar on your iPhone. These indicators appear when the microphone and/or camera are being used by an app.
An orange indicator 
means the microphone is being used by an app on your iPhone.
A green indicator 
means either the camera or the camera and the microphone are being used by an app on your iPhone.
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copied from: Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support
Many thanks for your patience. Sorry to be difficult but my question still has not been answered. I completely understand the function of the illuminated orange light. But the question remains ‘which app is using the mic?’. I can’t see anything listed under privacy>mic.
I guess, Apple does not differentiate anymore between the "traditional" phone app and other apps, that are able to place "phone calls", like FaceTime for example. They only want to show the user, if the camera is being used, beside the microphone, as you can also place FaceTime calls, using audio only.
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Many thanks for your help. So it
is as per my below question/comment posted on 19th. Wouldn’t it be much more functionally practical to have the warning light (which is what it looks like - any orange dot looks ominous!) only showing/illuminated when an app is using mic OTHER than when ur making a call?!
So, only call = no orange dot;
Another app using mic while making call = orange dot showing
OR maybe have a different colour dot to represent the fact that mic is being used for phone call AND by another app.
Oct 19, 2020 1:32 AM Or is it as simple I’m on a telephone call so ergo the mic would be activated? If yes how can I distinguish between an app using mic and mic being used for phone call?
Many thanks for your patience & help.
Nothing is happening now that wasn't happening before. You're just seeing a little indicator to tell you what's happening.
No, it's just a sign, that the microphone is being used by an app. Calls or conversations are not being recorded.
Microphone Being Used by App IPhone 11
