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Red flashing light top of iPhone

Could anybody please advise what the tiny red flashing light was at the top of my phone when I picked it up first thing this morning.

move never seen it there before, and during the time it was flashing, I couldn’t access the internet or send text messages?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 6, 2020 1:07 AM

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Nov 6, 2020 1:09 AM in response to Bec_22

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.

Red flashing light top of iPhone

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