How do I turn off flashlight on Android phone?

Answered by Cody Janus

To turn off the flashlight on your Android phone, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to the home screen: Press the home button on your Android device to go back to the main screen. This is usually represented by a house icon and is located at the bottom center or bottom left of the screen, depending on the device.

2. Locate the flashlight shortcut: Look for the flashlight icon on your home screen. This shortcut is typically represented by a small icon resembling a flashlight or a torch. It may be located in different places on your home screen, depending on your device and how you have organized your apps.

3. Tap the flashlight shortcut: Once you have found the flashlight icon, simply tap on it to turn off the flashlight. The icon may change color or appearance to indicate that the flashlight is no longer active.

4. Alternative method: If you don’t have a flashlight shortcut on your home screen, you can also turn off the flashlight by accessing the Quick Settings panel. To do this, swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification shade, then swipe down again to expand the Quick Settings panel. Look for the flashlight icon in the list of quick settings toggles and tap on it to turn it off.

It’s worth noting that the availability of a flashlight shortcut on your home screen may vary depending on the device and the version of Android you are using. Some Android devices have a dedicated flashlight button in the Quick Settings panel or the notification shade, while others may require you to download a flashlight app from the Google Play Store.

Additionally, if you have an Android device with Google Assistant, you can also use voice commands to turn off the flashlight. Simply activate Google Assistant by saying “Hey Google” or by long-pressing the home button, then say “Turn off flashlight” or a similar command. Google Assistant will then send the command to turn off the flashlight.

In summary, to turn off the flashlight on your Android phone, either tap the flashlight shortcut on your home screen or access the Quick Settings panel and tap the flashlight icon. Alternatively, you can use Google Assistant to issue voice commands to turn off the flashlight.