If I have a orange dot being in the corner of my phone everytime I’m on a call, does that mean someone is listening through an app ?

Why do I have a orange dot in the corner of my phone phone when I’m on phone calls ?


iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 8:00 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2022 8:41 AM

It only indicates that the microphone is being used by an app on your phone -- when you are making a call the Phone app is using the microphone. Also see the following from Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support


An orange indicator  means the microphone is being used by an app on your iPhone.



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Mar 7, 2022 8:41 AM in response to kanyon288

It only indicates that the microphone is being used by an app on your phone -- when you are making a call the Phone app is using the microphone. Also see the following from Status icons and symbols on your iPhone - Apple Support


An orange indicator  means the microphone is being used by an app on your iPhone.



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Mar 7, 2022 4:39 PM in response to kanyon288

The orange dot wouldn't indicate that since it is supposed to be on while you are on a call. It is completely normal for it to be on then. If it was on when you weren't on a call and weren't using any other app that uses the microphone then it would be a reason for concern and further investigation.

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If I have a orange dot being in the corner of my phone everytime I’m on a call, does that mean someone is listening through an app ?

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