Persistent orange dot for microphone access on iPhone 15 Pro

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Persistent orange dot for microphone access on iPhone 15 Pro

Since, iOS 17.3.1 [on i15 Pro] many times, I've had the orange dot on the island being on and on for days. Restarting, nor clearing microphone access, would not help, as it didn't help today. (2025-07-22 & iOS 18.5, as I'm typing this)

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Original Title: Unknown acessing microphone

iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Jul 21, 2025 11:25 PM

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Answer 1

SravanKrA

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Jul 22, 2025 1:19 AM in response to moe_lester

Last resort:

Go to:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy

This resets all app permissions, including mic, camera, and location access.
You’ll get prompted again only when an app truly needs it.

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Answer 2

SravanKrA

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Jul 22, 2025 1:18 AM in response to moe_lester

Go to:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone

You’ll see a list of apps that have requested access.
Toggle off any app you don’t recognize or don’t trust.

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Persistent orange dot for microphone access on iPhone 15 Pro

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