Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...

No, you're not seeing things: Your Android device sometimes displays a small green dot in the status bar. Likely nestled next to your battery icon, it comes and goes, but never seems to stick around.

Refer to your list of unwanted apps. Type the package name into the search bar, check the boxes next to each app, and make sure the filter is set to “Recommended” — this ensures you’re only seeing ...