Quickly activate the flashlight on your Samsung Galaxy
Not too long ago, people relied on actual flashlights during power outages. Today, your Samsung Galaxy can serve as a handy and powerful flashlight, available right when you need it. You can turn it on from the Quick settings panel, with a double press of the Side button, or even by asking your voice assistant, making it easier than ever to light up your surroundings in a pinch.
Note: Information provided is specific to mobile devices sold in Canada. Screen availability and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version and model.
The flashlight feature on your Samsung Galaxy device utilizes the camera's LED to provide a bright light, ideal for illuminating your surroundings. To activate the flashlight, open the Quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of the screen with two fingers slightly apart. Then, locate the Flashlight icon and tap it to toggle the light on or off.
Notes:
- Depending on your device setup, you may need to swipe right within the Quick settings panel to locate the Flashlight icon.
- You can also customize this panel by rearranging the button order or adding icons according to your preferences.
Depending on your needs, you may require brighter or dimmer lighting. Fortunately, the flashlight on your Galaxy device allows for such adjustments. To modify the brightness, open the Quick settings panel by swiping down from the top of the screen with two fingers slightly apart. Then, tap and hold the Flashlight icon to access additional options on a new screen. Once the flashlight is turned on, use the slider to adjust its brightness level to your preference.
Note: The brightness slider will be grayed out and will not function until the flashlight is turned on.
The Side button (usually located below the volume keys on your Samsung Galaxy) is customizable and can be set to quickly launch your favorite feature, such as the flashlight.
Step 1. Open the Settings menu. Then, scroll through the menu and tap Advanced features.
Step 2. Tap Side button.
Step 3. Tap Double press.
Step 4. Tap Flashlight from the list of available options.
Step 5. You can now quickly turn on the flashlight anytime, even when the screen is off, by double pressing the Side button.
Step 6. To turn it off, simply double press the Side button again.
The digital assistant (accessible by default with a long press on the Side button) can turn the flashlight on or off using a simple voice command. Just say something like “Turn on the flashlight” or “Activate the phone light”, and your assistant will respond instantly.
Your Samsung Galaxy can use the camera flash to alert you when you receive notifications. Since the camera flash and flashlight use the same LED, you can also use this light as a visual notification alert. This feature is particularly useful when your phone is on silent or when you prefer a visual alert instead of a sound. You can enable it through the Accessibility settings and choose which apps can trigger the flash.
Step 1. Open the Settings menu. Then, scroll through the menu and tap Accessibility.
Step 2. Tap Hearing enhancements. On older devices, tap Advanced settings instead.
Step 3. Tap Flash notification.
Step 4. Tap Camera flash notification.
Step 5. Tap the toggle at the top of the screen to enable the feature.
Step 6. Use the switches next to each app to choose which apps can trigger the camera flash when you receive a notification.
Note:
- On older devices, Flash notification is located under Advanced settings instead of Hearing enhancements. If you see Advanced settings in the Accessibility menu, select it to access the feature.
- Camera flash notifications can be distracting to others in dark environments, such as movie theatres or live performances. Consider temporarily disabling this feature in these situations.
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