To remove the green dot in the corner of your iPhone, you will need to disable the new privacy feature introduced in iOS 14. This green dot indicates that an app is currently using your device’s camera or microphone.
To manage this particular privacy setting, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Privacy”.
3. In the Privacy settings, you will see options for different types of permissions. Tap on either “Microphone” or “Camera”, depending on which one the green dot is related to.
If the green dot is related to microphone usage:
4. Under the Microphone settings, you will see a list of apps that have requested access to your device’s microphone.
5. Review the list and determine which apps you think don’t need microphone access to function properly.
6. To deny microphone access to an app, simply tap on the toggle button next to the app name to turn it off. The toggle button should turn gray, indicating that microphone access is now denied for that app.
7. Repeat this process for all the apps you want to remove microphone access from.
If the green dot is related to camera usage:
8. Under the Camera settings, you will see a list of apps that have requested access to your device’s camera.
9. Review the list and identify the apps that you believe don’t require camera access for their functionality.
10. To deny camera access to an app, tap on the toggle button next to the app name to turn it off. The toggle button should turn gray, indicating that camera access is now denied for that app.
11. Repeat this process for all the apps you want to remove camera access from.
By denying microphone or camera access to specific apps, you are effectively removing their ability to use these features on your device. This can help protect your privacy and prevent apps from accessing your microphone or camera without your knowledge or consent.
It’s important to note that denying access to microphone or camera for certain apps may limit their functionality. Some apps may require these permissions for their core features to work properly. So, make sure to review each app’s functionality and consider the potential impact before removing microphone or camera access.
Managing these privacy settings allows you to have more control over which apps can access your device’s microphone and camera, helping you maintain your privacy and peace of mind.