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Why do I have a red dot on my phone icon?

Why do I have a red dot on my phone icon?

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Posted on Jul 3, 2016 6:52 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2016 6:54 PM

The red dot with a number on your phone app icon indicates that you either have a recent call or a voice mail message. Tap the icon to see which one.

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Jul 3, 2016 6:54 PM in response to bearkat73

The red dot with a number on your phone app icon indicates that you either have a recent call or a voice mail message. Tap the icon to see which one.

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Jul 3, 2016 6:55 PM in response to bearkat73

It shows un-answered/missed calls (phone app)

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