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| 1 | Open Settings on your Android device | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Navigate to Apps or Applications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Find the app in question | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Tap Permissions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Toggle off Camera and/or Microphone access
Why This Privacy Feature Matters
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. Common Apps That May Trigger the Green Dot
Quick Reference: Green Dot on Android
Final ThoughtsThe green dot on your Android phone is your privacy sentinel. It lets you know when your camera or microphone is being used, giving you the transparency and control you deserve.
Your phone knows a lot about you. The green dot is your way of knowing what your phone knows—and making sure you are comfortable with it. |
