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Samsung phones use green dot for camera and mic access alerts

Samsung phones feature a green dot indicator, introduced with Android 12 in 2021, to alert users when an app is accessing their camera or microphone. This security feature provides transparency by showing which application is using these sensors. Users can tap the dot to identify the app and manage its permissions, or take further security steps if the dot appears unexpectedly. AI

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Samsung phones use green dot for camera and mic access alerts

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    What that tiny green dot on your Samsung phone is telling you

    It's actually a security feature.