5 Best Ways to Turn Flashlight On or Off on Android

The flashlight is a useful feature on Android devices that can take pictures in low-light environments or find lost items in the dark. However, most people already know how to turn on the flashlight, whether for taking photos or lighting up a dark path.

If you’re reading this article, it likely means that you either don’t know how to turn on the flashlight or are interested in learning new methods. Don’t worry; In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the best ways to turn on the flashlight that doesn’t require you to turn on your phone.

Best Ways to Turn on The Flashlight on Android

In this article, you will learn how to turn on the flashlight on an android smartphone. We have mentioned some methods below, some of which you may already know, but I am sure some will be completely new.

1. Quick Settings

The quick settings panel on Android devices allows you to access a wide range of features quickly and easily, including the flashlight.

1. Simply swipe down from the top right area of your phone’s screen to access the quick settings panel.
2. Find the flashlight button and Tap on it to turn it on.
3. To turn off the flashlight, tap on it again.

If you can’t find the flashlight button, swipe down twice from the top right area and go to the edit options. From there, you will see the flashlight button to drag and move to the top for easier access.

2. Use Gestures 

Before we proceed to the steps for using the gesture feature, it is important to note that not all Android phones have this feature. If you’re using a OnePlus phone, you can use this feature. However, if you’re unsure whether your phone has this feature, you can follow the steps below.

1. Go to the “Phone Settings”.
2. Click on “Buttons and Gestures” > “Quick Gesture” options.  
3. Now, you can choose any letter to use to turn on the flashlight.
4. Click on the “Turn on/off flashlight” ratio button.
5. Turn on the flashlight, lock your phone’s screen, and draw the letter you chose earlier.

3. Use the Shortcut Button

If your phone does not have the gesture feature, you can still use the shortcut button to turn on the flashlight. With this feature, you can use the flashlight on your phone without even turning it on.

1. Open the phone’s “Settings”.
2. Click on “Additional Settings” > “Button Shortcut.” You can search directly for “button shortcut” in the setting’s search bar.
3. Now click on “turn on the torch” and select the “double press the power button” option.

4. Use Google Assistant

Almost all phones with Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later versions have the  Google Assistant feature. With this feature, you can turn on the flashlight using your voice. Not just the flashlight, you can also use this feature to get weather reports, play your favorite music, or open any app you want. Let’s look at how you can use it to turn on the flashlight.

1. Just say, “Hey, Google”, and Google assistance will pop up.
2. Give it a command like “turn on the flashlight”.

How to enable Google Assistance

1. Open the “Google app.”
2. Click on “your account” > Ssettings”.
3. Tab on the “Google Assistant” option.
4. Now click the “Hey Google and voice match” option and tap the toggle button.
5. After you enable Google Assistant, follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Use a Third-party App

There are many flashlight apps on the Google Play Store, but finding a good option can be a bit difficult. We have tried many apps and chosen the best one.

This app’s features include turning on the flashlight without pressing any buttons or even turning on your phone. Without wasting time, let’s look at which app it is and how it works.

1. Go to Google Play Store and search “Shake Torch“.
2. Install this app and open it.
3. Last, just ON the “start shake Detection”.

Now lock and shake your phone screen, and the flashlight will automatically turn on.

Conclusion

All these methods will help you turn on or off the flashlight on Android. The steps for each method are 100% working. If you are still experiencing any issues, please let us know in the comment section, and we will solve your problem as soon as possible.