Unknown microphone usage

An orange dot was shown in my upper right corner which said the microphone was being used. I closed all my apps and turned off microphone for them all but it still showed it was being used by an unknown source. The only way I got rid of it was to power off the device and power it back on, if there is a better way for the future please let me know.

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 08:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 09:02 PM

Spoopy606 Said:

"Unknown microphone usage: [...]The only way I got rid of it was to power off the device and power it back on, if there is a better way for the future please let me know."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


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Set this Up Anew:

If you are so concerned, then reset your iPhone, as if you were to sell it. Perform as interacted here, including the backup: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 4, 2023 09:02 PM in response to Spoopy606

Spoopy606 Said:

"Unknown microphone usage: [...]The only way I got rid of it was to power off the device and power it back on, if there is a better way for the future please let me know."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


One option...

Set this Up Anew:

If you are so concerned, then reset your iPhone, as if you were to sell it. Perform as interacted here, including the backup: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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