Green Camera & Microphone Icon appearing on my Galaxy Phone
Last Update date : May 12. 2026
Keep prying eyes and ears away. A green dot will appear in the upper right corner of the screen when any app is using the camera or microphone. You can also use quick panel controls to temporarily block all apps from using the camera or microphone. Follow the below guide for step-by-step instructions.
Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary. This setting is only available on Galaxy devices operating on OS 12 and above.
1
When launching an app that has permissions to your camera or micophone (e.g. Camera app) 
will appear on the top right of the screen
![Launching camera app]()
will appear on the top right of the screen
2
Using 2 fingers swipe down on your screen to access your Quick Settings Panel
![Swipe down on screen to access Quick Settings Pane]()
3
Tap on
![Tap on green camera and microphone icon]()
4
Select the pop-up message
![Tap on green camera and microphone popup message]()
5
Select Camera or Microphone permission
![Tap on camera permission]()
6
Choose your preferred Camera permission
![Updating Camera permission]()
Adjusting App Permissions
To view and manage all apps that have access to your microphone and camera, you can easily update these permissions within your Apps settings.
1
Open your Settings and select Apps
![Tap on Apps]()
2
Tap on More options
![Tap on 3 dots]()
3
Select Permission manager
![Select Permission manager]()
4
Select an option
![Select microphone]()
5
Choose an App
![Select Google app]()
6
Then adjust the microphone settings to suit your preference
![Adjust mic permission settings]()
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