How to turn off flashlight on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |

The flashlight is one of the most basic features that is offered by any smartphone be it an iPhone or Android; this article will discuss how to turn off flashlight in an iPhone.

Along with basic features like Flashlight, Bluetooth, Wifi, and making calls iOS offers other complex features across various apps as well. You can send voice messages, send photos, write notes, make documents, or download apps like Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, etc.

How to Disable Flashlight on iPhone

Turn off Flashlight on iPhone in 2 Steps

Step-1 Open the control center: The first step is to open the control center on your iPhone. To access your control center swipe down from the top right corner of your screen.

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Step-2 Tap the flashlight icon: Once the control center is open, look for the flashlight icon. The flashlight icon will be identical to the one shown in the picture below.

Tap on the Flashlight option to turn it off.

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FAQ

Where is the Flashlight on my iPhone?

If you're looking for the flashlight I'm on your iPhone then it is present in the control center of your iPhone.

Other than that physical flashlight is present at the back of the phone near the camera/cameras. If you are unaware then you should know that the flash option on your camera has a dual function and it works as a flashlight as well. This is a very basic but helpful feature that you can use at night or look for something that has fallen in a dark corner. In an extreme situation, it can also be used in case of natural calamities like earthquakes to keep you safe.

What are the Different Ways in which I can Turn On My Flashlight?

There are a few ways through which you can turn on your Flashlight on your iPhone. All of these methods are quick and simple:

  • Through the control center. In the control center of your, iPhone swipes down to access the torch option. Tap on it to turn it on or off.
  • Ask Siri to do it. Siri which is the AI can also turn on/off your torch feature for you. Just say “Hey Siri, turn on/off my flashlight” and it will do that for you.
  • You can also turn on your flashlight on your lock screen. Tap on the lock screen to activate it. At the bottom left of your lock screen, you will be able to see the icon, long press on it to activate the torch.

Is there a Way to Increase the Brightness of my Torch on the iPhone?

Go to the control center in your iPhone. You will see the flashlight icon. If you long press on the icon a scale will pop up on your screen. On this scale adjust the brightness of your flashlight. You can easily increase and decrease the strength of the beam. By default, the strength of the beam is set to a minimum. It is a very helpful and easy-to-use feature.

 

What to do if My Flashlight is not Working?

There are multiple reasons why your torch is not working on your iPhone. Some of them are:

  • Your camera is on: If your camera app is working then the flashlight won't turn on
  • Low battery: If your battery percentage is extremely low even then your flashlight won't turn on.
  • There is a glitch: It is possible that there is a glitch in your iPhone. Restart your phone to solve it.

Can We Add a Shortcut to Turn on Flashlight on iPhone?

Even though it is very easy to turn on the torch in your iPhone, you can easily add a shortcut to do the same.

All you need to do is to go to the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. Then add action to turn on the flashlight. The action can be anything like tapping one time or two times on the screen. You can do the same to set a shortcut to turn off the flashlight.

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