About Access Dots - Android 12/iOS 1

Did you know that once you grant access to your phone's camera/microphone/GPS location to any third-party App, they can use it silently in the background?

And do you feel envious about the new iOS 14's privacy feature - shows an indicator whenever camera or microphone is accessed? Or you can't wait for Android 12's implementation of the same feature?

Presenting Access Dots for Android, supporting all the way down to Android 7.0!


Access Dots, adds the same iOS 14 style indicators (few pixels light up as a dot) to the top right (default) corner of your screen whenever any third-party App uses your phone's camera/microphone/GPS location. Access Dots will be visible even on your lockscreen!

Configuring the App is as simple as enabling the Access Dots Accessibility Service (Toggle switch in the App > (More) Downloaded Services/Installed Services > Access Dots > Enable). By default the App is configured to show iOS 14 style colored access dots - green for camera access, orange for microphone access and blue for GPS location. The App itself does not request for camera or microphone access, however, to be able to monitor GPS access by any App, 'Access Dots' require GPS location permission.

Access Dots is in early BETA, under development, so far it has the following features:

● Display Access Dots whenever phone's camera/microphone/GPS location is engaged by a third-party App.
● Maintain an Access Log, which can be accessed from the App's main settings screen. The Access Log shows when the camera/microphone/GPS location was accessed, which App was in foreground at the time of access initiation and how long did the access last.
● Assign any color to either of the Access Dots.
● On Android 10+, Access Dots by default sticks beside your camera cutout (if your device has.) You can configure the location of Access Dots to the point of specifying X/Y coordinates.
● If your device supports 'Energy Ring - Universal Edition!' App, then you can wrap Access Dots around the punch hole camera as well.
● The size of Access Dots can be adjusted.

While it's free to change the Access Dots' color to whatever you want, consider making a donation to support the development and have access to few extra configurations like changing the 'size' of the dot or its location on the screen. :)

Note: Please make sure the App is whitelisted under any kind of optimization setting your device has, if the App is killed from background by the System, you may have to restart phone to get the Access Dots active again.

Additional Access Dots - Android 12/iOS 1 Information

Latest Version

AD_3.6_BETA

Uploaded by

IJP

Requires Android

Android v10

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TOOLS

Access Dots - Android 12/iOS 1 FAQ

1. What is Access Dots?

Access Dots is an app designed to notify users when certain features, like the camera or microphone, are in use.

2. How does Access Dots work?

The app displays a small dot on the screen whenever the camera or microphone is accessed by any application.

3. Is Access Dots available for Android and iOS?

Yes, Access Dots is available for both Android and iOS devices.

4. How can I download Access Dots?

You can download Access Dots from the official website or through app stores for Android and iOS.

5. Is Access Dots free to use?

Access Dots offers a free version with basic features, and a premium version with advanced functionalities.

6. Can I customize the dot's appearance?

Yes, you can customize the color and size of the dot in the app settings.

7. Does Access Dots collect personal data?

No, Access Dots does not collect any personal data from users according to its privacy policy.

8. What permissions does Access Dots require?

Access Dots requires access to draw over other apps and permission to use the microphone and camera.

9. Is Access Dots easy to install?

Yes, the installation process is straightforward and user-friendly.

10. What should I do if Access Dots isn't working?

If the app isn't working properly, try reinstalling it or checking the permissions in your device settings.

Access Dots - Android 12/iOS 1 User Reviews

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UserExample1
2024-08-26
5
0
Great app! I feel more secure knowing when my microphone is active.
C
CuriousCat
2024-09-01
3
0
Can someone clarify if this app really doesn't collect data? That would be a huge plus.
H
HappyCustomer
2024-09-06
5
0
Absolutely love the design, the dot is less intrusive than I thought it would be!
J
JaneDoe123
2024-09-09
1
0
I love how Access Dots keeps me informed about camera usage!
T
TechGuy88
2024-09-15
5
0
The app is super easy to use but I wish there were more customization options.
S
SkepticSam
2024-09-18
4
0
I'm not sure if this app really works as expected. Has anyone else faced issues?

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