Why does my Nokia Lumia Icon keep indicating that it is Listening?

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Why does my Nokia Lumia Icon keep indicating that it is Listening

"Listening" even though Hey Cortana is disabled.

 

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Re: Why does my Nokia Lumia Icon keep indicating that it is Listening

If you long press the search key (magnifying glass) on the Nav bar it activates listening mode.

Try just tapping it.