WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging platforms in the world, has emerged in recent weeks with a security issue. Many users of WhatsApp use the microphone even when the app is not open reported.

This situation, which caused many complaints, was noticed through the “Privacy Control Panel” that we see on Android. This feature, which has been on devices since Android 12, can be touched in the top right corner of the screen. a green message and notify 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 of different platforms shared the details of the issues they encountered. For example, a Pixel user typing into Google Help 15-20 days WhatsApp microphone stays on after calling He said he was observing. Yet another Pixel phone user has allowed WhatsApp to use its microphone, that the microphone is still used after closing the application. expressed.

On the other hand, many complaints about the problem came from Twitter. In the tweet you see above, WhatsApp continues to use the microphone in the background. User morning his microphone is used even while he sleeps at 6am say.

While most of the complaints come from Google’s Pixel phones, they were also seen on Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23. This is generally A problem with Android showed it could be done. There is no information yet on whether it will be experienced on iOS.

Elon Musk also tweeted on the subject: “Whatsapp cannot be trusted”

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, also made a post after this issue came to light. In targeting the platform, Musk said it was unreliable, saying: “WhatsApp cannot be trusted” used the sentences.

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 saying, Musk talked about the departure of the WhatsApp founders from the platform, this time aiming directly at Meta:

“Yes. Or from Meta/Facebook from WhatsApp founders left in disgustIt’s also unbelievable that they didn’t know they started a Facebook takedown campaign and contributed hugely to Signal’s creation. What they learned about Facebook and the changes to WhatsApp made them very uncomfortable.

While there is no explanation from WhatsApp, the problem is said to be a bug in the application.

WhatsApp has not provided an explanation as to why this situation occurred and how it could be resolved. However, some reports indicate that microphone use This may be due to an error in the application. says and suggests different ways to get rid of it.

There are also some workarounds to prevent the app from using the microphone

According to a Reddit user, WhatsApp latest update This may have resolved the situation. Upgrading to the latest version available and restarting the phone can prevent the use of the microphone.

Another method is to revoke WhatsApp’s permissions for things like microphone and camera. In this method, after the permissions are revoked, the phone reboot and re-enable permissions recommended.