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On my iPhone 12 Pro ( iOS 14.2.1), I repeatedly observe an unknown app or service accessing my camera which is then reported in the control centre. Is there any way to recognise the responsible app or does my phone have a virus or malware?
Can someone suggest how to fix this please. Thank you
Also attaching a screenshot to show how the alert looks like
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14
The OP is correct, I believe.
Please see screen shot below-
To reproduce the above, I opened the Yelp app and attempted to take a picture from within the Yelp app. I then closed the Yelp app and looked at the control center. At the top it notified me that the Yelp App had recently used the camera as indicated in the image above.
Axel F.
I think you’re referring to the top row, which states “Unknown, recently” when you say an unknown app is accessing your camera.
That is not what that line means. What it means is recently, some unknown source attempted to FaceTime you (or you recently placed an outgoing FaceTime call).
I would not consider malware or virus in this matter. It is more than likely an app that doesn't have the identifying code or is an older app that needs an update to get current with iOS 14.x
It will take a little bit of troubleshooting to identify this app. Open Settings ➔ Privacy ➔ Camera: Here you will all the apps that have requested access to your iPhone's camera. All those apps that are granted access are set to ON.
You an begin by setting a few apps, or one at a time, to OFF. Then monitor until you can identify which app is causing this. Depending on how frequently you see the issue happen, it could take a while.
Axel F.
OK, thanks!
I stand corrected. I appreciate the additional knowledge.
You are welcome. I have learned a lot from your posts as well.
Axel F.
Unknown app accessing camera of iPhone 12 pro
