Samsung's Green Dot: A Security Feature, Not a Bug

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Samsung phones feature a green dot indicator, a security measure from Android 12, signaling camera or microphone access by apps.
It's not a bug and helps users identify unauthorized access.

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Samsung phones feature a green dot indicator, a security measure from Android 12, signaling camera or microphone access by apps. It's not a bug and helps users identify unauthorized access.

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