How do I know if the microphone is on

[Android Central Question]

How do I know if my microphone is on?

 

[belodion]

When using an app that uses the microphone, you mean?

 

[Rukbat]

Or are you talking about the stories that the CIA can turn on your phone's mic and eavesdrop on you at any time? (Those are urban legends, brought on by movies that "do" that. Why would anyone spy on a random phone like that? [No, they can't connect to your phone by phone number, even your carrier doesn't do that - to them, you're your SIM number. The only place they meet is in the carrier's database that matches SIM numbers and phone numbers.])