Atavistic69 Author

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green light indicator no permissions

All permissions for camera/ microphone have been turned off. The green light indicator is always on the home screen. Why?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 10:23 AM

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Aug 14, 2023 12:08 AM in response to Atavistic69

while you see the green dot, open the control center, it will show you which app is using the camera

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Aug 14, 2023 7:02 AM in response to Atavistic69

What happens if you change your wallpaper?

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Atavistic69 Author

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Aug 14, 2023 6:55 AM in response to Lemmi1963

According to the control center and checking each app under settings shows no app using the camera. Green light continues on home screen.

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