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If your iPhone's flashlight icon is greyed out and inaccessible, or the flashlight just won't work, there are a few things you can try to get it working again, regardless of which iPhone model you're using. Reasons Why The Flashlight Isn't WorkingThere are several reasons why the iPhone flashlight function may not be working. Usually, a software bug or glitch causes the feature to malfunction but it could be that you're in the wrong power mode or just need a charge. Other times the exact cause only reveals itself with the corresponding fix. These solutions can work on any iPhone. How to Fix the FlashlightFollow these steps in the order listed to troubleshoot an iPhone flashlight that's not working.
The 7 Best iPhones of 2022 Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Let's be honest, the LED light on the back of your smartphone works far better as a flashlight than a camera flash. Dedicated low-light camera modes produce far better results than a small light ever could. That said, that tiny light is a great replacement for the bulky flashlight hiding in your kitchen cupboard. You can use various methods to turn on the flashlight on your Android phone. Some of them are well known, but you might be surprised by a few mentioned in this guide. Read on to learn more about these different methods for turning on your flashlight and why you might want to try them out on your own device. Tap the Quick Settings tile for the flashlightThis is likely the default choice for many since you can easily access the flashlight from Android's Quick Settings menu. It lets you quickly access your flashlight by swiping down on your status bar and tapping an icon. To check your phone's flashlight Quick Settings shortcut, do the following:
If you frequently use the flashlight on your Android smartphone, you might consider placing it in one of your first four tiles for quick access. You can always rearrange its location if needed by tapping the Pencil icon again. When using the At a Glance feature on Pixel smartphones, you can also turn the flashlight off directly from your home screen. You can do the same at your lock screen, making it even easier to turn the flashlight off when you're done using it. Use the Android 13 Quick Tap flashlight optionGoogle introduced the Quick Tap feature to the public with Android 12, allowing you to double-tap the back of your phone to perform certain actions. However, it was missing something that many users wanted — a flashlight option. With the Android 13 Developer Preview, you can finally double-tap the back of your phone to use the flashlight. To access the Quick Tap feature and set it to the flashlight action on Android 13 (if you have it), try this:
More people will have access to this feature when Android 13 launches to the public later in 2022. But using the flashlight with Quick Tap is helpful in a pinch, so you might find you like this method even better than the Quick Settings tile. Use the Google Assistant flashlight command
You can also say or type "Turn off flashlight," "Flashlight off," or just "Off."
Create your own Google Assistant flashlight command buttonThis method still relies on using the previous Google Assistant command; however, you can also create a button on your home screen to trigger your flashlight. You need to make a custom Block action using Google’s Action Blocks accessibility app. The app allows you to use Google Assistant voice commands right from your home screen with the press of a button:
Consider making a second action button to turn off the flashlight when you press it. Having two buttons allows you to turn the flashlight on and off again without manually bringing up Google Assistant. If you ever need to change your button, you can go back to the Action Blocks app, tap the block in question, then Edit. It might look like a lot of work to get these two flashlight buttons set up and placed onto your home screen, but it's quite simple — and extremely useful. Feel free to arrange both of them however you want, but the bottom of the screen is a good choice for large Android smartphones. Shake your phone to turn on the flashlightThe other methods for turning on your flashlight are part of the Android system or from Google, but we'll also mention a third-party app to check out. Shake Flashlight can activate the bright light on your Android smartphone using a simple shaking motion, which might be handy in certain situations. With over 1 million downloads, it has been a popular choice since 2015 for third-party Android flashlight apps. To get started using this app on your phone, you can do the following:
Use your Android phone to light the wayYour Android device is more than just a phone, especially when you use the best apps the Play Store offers. Now that you've learned about the various ways to turn the flashlight on your phone, you can try what works best for your needs. You can even combine some options to make your own unique method as well — in any case, the number of flashlight shortcuts on Android isn't lacking. Feel free to chime in if you have another helpful way of turning your flashlight on and off. How do I fix my flashlight not working?Close Recent Apps. If one of the apps running in the background is using your phone's camera, the flashlight toggle may appear grayed out. ... . Charge Your Phone. ... . Check Flashlight Settings in the Camera App. ... . Clear Cache and Data for Camera App. ... . Try Safe Mode. ... . Install Software Updates. ... . Reset All Settings.. Why can't I turn flashlight on?Restart the phone
If a particular app or process is conflicting with the flashlight, then a simple reboot should fix it. Just hold the power button and select “Power off” from the menu. Now wait 10-15 seconds and turn it back on. This should fix the problem in most cases.
Why wont my iPhone let me use my flashlight?Hard restart your iPhone, then go back to Customize Center Settings and add the flashlight back by tapping the plus symbol in the green circle next to Flashlight in Control Center Settings.
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