Why is a green dot showing constantly when switching apps on iPhone?

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Why is a green dot showing constantly when switching apps on iPhone?

Whenever I open an app (any app) or get back to the home screen from an app the green dot appears indicating the camera is being used. It does it with all apps every time. I have an iPhone 12 Pro iOS 18.3.2.

I’ve closed all apps and it still does it . I don’t remember this happening in the past so I am a bit worried. After 4 seconds the green dot disappears, no matter if I am in an app or on the Home Screen

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iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Apr 23, 2025 10:29 PM

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Zachyy

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Apr 24, 2025 12:11 PM in response to Alex_6790

Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center, then tap the Camera being used in the top. It should tell you what app or application is using the Camera. Then you can go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Camera > Uncheck any apps you don't want camera access which you may have accidentally granted. If it's a webpage, close that out.

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Apr 24, 2025 11:36 PM in response to Zachyy

I have the same issue (iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18.3.2). The behavior is exactly the same as described in the first message. It only started a few days ago.

I checked what applications were using the Camera as mentioned, and the only application listed is Camera (which isn't even open).

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Why is a green dot showing constantly when switching apps on iPhone?

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