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What does the orange light in the corner of my iPhone during calls means?

When I use the phone to make phone calls, an orange light appears in the top corner. What does that mean


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Posted on Jun 30, 2021 10:34 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2021 10:37 AM

It means the microphone on your phone is being used. When you hang up the call, the orange light will go out. You will also see a green light in the same location when you use the camera on your phone.


Read this link for more --> About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar - Apple Support

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Jun 30, 2021 10:37 AM in response to Nicoleromanii

It means the microphone on your phone is being used. When you hang up the call, the orange light will go out. You will also see a green light in the same location when you use the camera on your phone.


Read this link for more --> About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar - Apple Support

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