BEWARE! This Google bug will drain your phone battery; stop it now

The Google Messages app is reportedly causing a big headache for users as people have encountered a bug that leaves their camera on and drains the battery rapidly. The Google bug uses the smartphone camera to allow users to share quick snapshots. Read more about it.

According to a report by 9to5Google, several users took to Reddit to air their frustration regarding this Google bug. The report states that the bug leaves the camera running in the background even after users have closed the app. (9to5Google )

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1/5 According to a report by 9to5Google, several users took to Reddit to air their frustration regarding this Google bug. The report states that the bug leaves the camera running in the background even after users have closed the app. (9to5Google )

The bug was noticed through Android 12’s privacy indicators. The privacy indicators let the user know when a sensor in the smartphone is being used. Therefore, users get to know when their camera, microphone, etc. are being used. (Android)

2/5 The bug was noticed through Android 12’s privacy indicators. The privacy indicators let the user know when a sensor in the smartphone is being used. Therefore, users get to know when their camera, microphone, etc. are being used. (Android)

Though the privacy indicators show a pop-up only when an app using the camera or the microphone is being accessed. (Pixabay)

3/5 Though the privacy indicators show a pop-up only when an app using the camera or the microphone is being accessed. (Pixabay)

According to 9to5Google, the bug keeps the camera running in the background, resulting in the phone overheating. This overheating often leads to severe battery drainage. No solution for the bug has been found yet. (Pixabay)

4/5 According to 9to5Google, the bug keeps the camera running in the background, resulting in the phone overheating. This overheating often leads to severe battery drainage. No solution for the bug has been found yet. (Pixabay)

You can temporarily get rid of it by clearing your recent apps. For a more permanent solution, you change the app permissions to prevent Google Messages from accessing the camera. To change it, go to settings, then apps and notifications. Next, tap on the app and change the permissions you want. (Pixabay)

5/5 You can temporarily get rid of it by clearing your recent apps. For a more permanent solution, you change the app permissions to prevent Google Messages from accessing the camera. To change it, go to settings, then apps and notifications. Next, tap on the app and change the permissions you want. (Pixabay)