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How to use your Android flashlight without unlocking the phone

Original: How to turn on the flashlight on your Android phone without unlocking it You can easily access your flashlight on Samsun

Android users can activate the flashlight directly from the lock screen, without unlocking their phone, on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices. The trick relies on the quick settings tiles that remain accessible while the phone is locked, letting people switch on the light instantly in the dark or in an emergency. Guides are walking through the simple steps for both manufacturers.

Why now: A practical how-to guide is circulating because many users do not know the flashlight is reachable from the lock screen.

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