Red dot next to iPhone XR camera

Hi, there Is a red light next my iPhone XR front camera, am I being hacked? Someone please help. Thanks. 😬


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Posted on Jan 29, 2023 7:47 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023 8:22 PM

Hi, sorry to bother you again littles, but I still have this red dot? Help?

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Jan 29, 2023 8:38 PM in response to MegaMon_3

MegaMon_3 Said:

"Red dot next to iPhone XR camera: Hi, sorry to bother you again littles, but I still have this red dot? Help?"

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No worries...


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Ridding of the Red Dot:

One any iPhone, the red dot means the Microphone or Camera is in use. So, to rid of this this, close all of your apps: Close an App on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 29, 2023 8:39 PM in response to MegaMon_3

MegaMon_3 Said:

"Red dot next to iPhone XR camera: Hi, there Is a red light next my iPhone XR front camera, am I being hacked? Someone please help. Thanks."

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Troubleshooting Red-Dot:


Restore to Factory Settings:

If you are so concerned, then reset your iPhone to factory settings. Perform as instructed here, including the backup and iCloud logout: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 29, 2023 8:05 PM in response to MegaMon_3

MegaMon_3 Said:

"Red dot next to iPhone XR camera: Hi, there Is a red light next my iPhone XR front camera, am I being hacked? Someone please help. Thanks."

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Troubleshooting Red-Dot:


Close All Apps:

An app is accessing your audio. So, close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up. Then, close all of these open apps, by sweeping up wkly for all apps.

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