Orange dot on top right of phone

Does that mean it’s recording ph calls are being recorded

Posted on Feb 3, 2021 1:58 PM

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iW00

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Posted on Feb 3, 2021 2:01 PM

It means an app is using microphone; open Control Centre to find out which app.

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iW00

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Feb 3, 2021 2:01 PM in response to Sketchyapple

It means an app is using microphone; open Control Centre to find out which app.

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Tesserax

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Feb 3, 2021 2:05 PM in response to Sketchyapple

For future reference: Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support

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