Samsung says it added this feature to give users more control over their privacy settings. Once you understand what it means, you’ll know if you need to review your phone’s privacy settings and permissions.
What does the green dot mean?
Unlike iPhones, which use green and orange dots to distinguish between functions, Android phones use a single icon for all of them. If you see a green dot, it means that one of your open apps is using the device’s microphone or camera. While this isn’t a problem if you’re actively using the camera, it can be concerning if you forget to grant camera or microphone access to an open app.
