Many Android users reported that WhatsApp uses their microphones even when the app is closed. Elon Musk also responded to this situation on Twitter, “WhatsApp cannot be trusted”.
WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the world, has come to the fore with a security issue in the last few weeks. Many users of WhatsApp using the microphone even when the app is not open reported.
This situation, which caused many complaints, was noticed through the “Privacy Control Panel” we see on Android. This feature, which has been on devices since Android 12, can be tapped in the upper right corner of the screen. a green notification and notifying users when the microphone was used.
Complaints showing that the app is using the microphone come from users with Android operating systems such as Samsung and Pixel
Users from different platforms shared the details of the problems they experienced. For example, a Pixel user typing in Google Help 15-20 days WhatsApp microphone remains on after making a call He said he observed. Yet another Pixel phone user has allowed WhatsApp to use its microphone, that the microphone continues to be used after exiting the application. expressed.
On the other hand, many complaints about the problem came from Twitter. In the tweet you see above, it can be seen that WhatsApp continues to use the microphone in the background. User morning his microphone is being used even while he sleeps at 6 o’clock says.
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Although most of the complaints are from Google’s Pixel phones, they were also seen on Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23. This is generally A problem with Android showed that it can. There is no information about whether it is experienced on iOS yet.
Elon Musk also tweeted on the subject: “WhatsApp cannot be trusted”
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, also made a post after this problem was revealed. By targeting the platform, Musk said it was unreliable and said “WhatsApp can’t be trusted” used the phrases.
The famous billionaire, followed by a Twitter user named Gannon Breslin “It’s amazing how many people don’t realize that WhatsApp belongs to Meta/Facebook” He replied to another tweet where he said: Musk talked about the departure of the WhatsApp founders from the platform, this time directly targeting Meta:
“Yes. Or from Meta/Facebook of WhatsApp founders leaving in disgustIt’s also unbelievable that they didn’t know that they started a Facebook delete campaign and contributed greatly to the creation of Signal. What they learned about Facebook and the changes in WhatsApp made them very uncomfortable.”
Although there is no explanation from WhatsApp, the problem is said to be an error in the application.
WhatsApp did not share any explanation as to why this situation occurred and how it could be resolved. However, some reports indicate that microphone usage It may be due to an error in the application. says and suggests several ways to get rid of it.
There are also some solutions to prevent the app from using the microphone
According to a Reddit user, WhatsApp last update This may have resolved the situation. Upgrading to the latest available version and restarting the phone may prevent microphone usage.
Another method is to revoke WhatsApp’s permissions for things like microphone and camera. In this method, after the permissions are revoked, the phone rebooting and re-enabling permissions recommended.
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