Bourno65 Author

Level 1

4 points

Why is the Orange dot still visible?

I have the orange dot visible on my iPhone. I know this means that the microphone is being used.

The Control Centre does not identify any applications using the microphone and I have remove microphone access from ALL applications via Privacy & Security.

Why is the orange dot still visible?

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 2:36 AM

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Level 4

1,606 points

Nov 24, 2025 3:18 PM in response to Bourno65

If all apps that can access the microphone are disabled, you also can try restarting your iPhone, and see if it disappears.

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Nov 24, 2025 2:41 PM in response to Bourno65

Perhaps it's on your wallpaper?

And you need to update to iOS 26 before anyone can help further.

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