How do I find out which app is using my microphone?
How do I find out which app is using my microphone as indicated by the orange dot?
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15
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How do I find out which app is using my microphone as indicated by the orange dot?
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15
Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Whichever is open at the time of the symbol appearing. If more than one is open close one by one to find out which one is using it currently.
Settings > Privacy > Microphone.
Whichever is open at the time of the symbol appearing. If more than one is open close one by one to find out which one is using it currently.
How do I find out which app is using my microphone?