See a Green Dot on Your Android Phone? Here’s What It Means

and/or Microphone access

 

Why This Privacy Feature Matters

Benefit How It Helps
Transparency You know exactly when your camera or microphone is active
Control You can revoke permissions from apps that do not need them
Security Helps you spot apps that may be accessing your hardware without your knowledge

Samsung has included this feature to help customers feel more in control over their privacy settings. Once you know what it means, you will know whether or not you need to review your phone’s privacy and permissions settings.


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