If you have noticed a green dot in the upper right corner of your Android mobile, it is good to be very careful.

It is a tool, a privacy indicator that allows you to know when an application has access to your camera or microphone in real time.

Indicator can be a warning sign that someone your is watching or listening to youHowever, it may also appear for other reasons. Like, for example, when we use a voice record app or a call. Experts, however, warn that if green dot persists and do not do any of the above, it may be a sign of applications “spying»On the phone, especially if you don’t talk on the phone and if you don’t video or record something at that time.

The indication called ‘privacy index»Has been added to all Android phones who have the latest software updates from 12 and up, regardless of brand. It is usually green, but sometimes it may be orange.

When viewing or scrolling inside the menus, you can see whether or not some applications use the camera or microphone.

You can also see which applications have access to these features if you press the green dot.

How do app licenses change to Android mobile

  • On your device, open the settings app.
  • Click “Applications”.
  • Select the app in which you want to limit access to a microphone and camera. If you can’t find the app you are looking for, click “Show all applications” and select the app you want from there.
  • Click ‘Licenses’.
  • If you have allowed or rejected any licenses for the application they will appear here.
  • To change a license setting, press it, and then select “allowed” or “not allowed”.

‘Selective’ licenses

Users have the ability to choose whether the license is permanent or casual, which ensures that the phone will only open a microphone and camera when using the corresponding application.

  • Everything: The application can use the access it has to your location and to your other information at any time, even when you are not using the application.
  • May only when using the application: The application can only use permission when using this application.
  • Question every time: Each time you open the application, you will ask you about the use of the license. Will be able to use the license until you stop using the app.
  • Is not allowed: The app cannot use the license, even when using the application.