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byrdhunter Author

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how can I locate the app using a microphone (green or orange dot) on my phone

Can I remove the orange/green dot from my phone? How do I locate the app accessing

iPhone 8

Posted on Jan 30, 2021 1:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2021 1:49 PM

Control center is supposed to tell you what's using the components

Access Control Center on your iPhone and iPod touch - Apple Support

About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar - Apple Support

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Jan 30, 2021 1:49 PM in response to byrdhunter

Control center is supposed to tell you what's using the components

Access Control Center on your iPhone and iPod touch - Apple Support

About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar - Apple Support

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Jan 30, 2021 1:53 PM in response to byrdhunter

Most often it is the phone or Siri for the orange dot because both use the microphone. If you open the Control Center it will name the app at the very top of the screen.

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byrdhunter Author

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Jan 30, 2021 2:27 PM in response to Chris0107

do I have open the Control Center when the dot is showing?

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Jan 30, 2021 2:47 PM in response to byrdhunter

yes

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Jan 30, 2021 5:39 PM in response to byrdhunter

No, it will show for a while after the dot goes out.

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how can I locate the app using a microphone (green or orange dot) on my phone

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