See a Green Dot on Your Android Phone? Here’s What It Means

See a Green Dot on Your Android Phone? Here’s What It Means

Do Don’t
Check the dot regularly Ignore it if you see it unexpectedly
Review app permissions frequently Allow apps to keep permissions you no longer want
Delete unused apps Assume all apps with permissions are safe
Use the dot as a privacy check-in Hesitate to revoke permissions

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.

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