Quickly activate the flashlight on your Samsung Galaxy

Last Update date : Feb 07. 2025
Samsung Galaxy phone with flashlight feature activated, illuminating from the camera's LED.

Not too long ago, people relied on actual flashlights during power outages. Today, your Samsung Galaxy can serve as a handy and powerful flashlight. This feature is conveniently integrated into the Quick settings panel of your mobile device, making it easy to access and activate 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.

Quick settings panel on a Samsung Galaxy device highlighting the Flashlight icon.

Notes:

  • Depending on your device setup, you may need to swipe right within the Quick settings panel to locate the Flashlight icon.

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.

Flashlight control screen on a Samsung Galaxy device showing the brightness adjustment slider.

Note: The brightness slider will be grayed out and will not function until the flashlight is turned on.

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