Android flashlight · Settings guide
How to turn the flashlight on or off on an Android phone
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The flashlight lives in Quick settings, the panel you pull down from the top of the screen. Tap its tile to switch it on or off.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- On a Samsung Galaxy, you may need to swipe left in Quick settings to see the Flashlight icon, depending on your setup.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Samsung Galaxy
Swipe down from the top right → Flashlight
- Swipe down from the top right of the screen to open the Quick settings panel.
- Tap the Flashlight icon to turn the light on or off.
To change brightness, touch and hold the Flashlight icon, turn it on with the switch, then move the slider. The slider stays greyed out until the flashlight is on.
Google Pixel
Swipe down → tap the flashlight tile
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your first few Quick Settings. Swipe down again to see all of them.
- Tap the flashlight tile to turn it on or off. Dimmed settings are off.
If the tile isn't there, tap Edit to add it to Quick Settings.
If the setting doesn't change
If you can't find the Flashlight icon on a Samsung Galaxy, swipe left in the Quick settings panel; depending on your setup it may be on a later page. If the brightness slider is greyed out, turn the flashlight on first.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the flashlight on a Samsung phone?
In the Quick settings panel: swipe down from the top right of the screen and tap Flashlight. You may need to swipe left to find it.
Can I make the flashlight brighter on a Samsung?
Yes. Touch and hold the Flashlight icon, turn it on, then adjust the slider.