Power Button Torch

Power Button Torch$0.69

Rated 3.90/5 (146) —  Free Android application by Pieter Pareit

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About Power Button Torch

I realize that there are many flashlight applications in the play store. But none had the one feature I wanted the most. This was being able to switch the led light of the camera on and off from the lock screen using the power button. So Power Torch was created!

Features:
* Switch on/off the camera flash from the lock screen using the power button
* Switch on/off the camera flash from the settings
* Shows a notification when the torch is burning
* Turn torch off using the notification
* Contains a widget that can be used to toggle the torch
* Has haptic feedback when toggling the torch, option that can be configured
* Torch can go out after timeout, default after 2 minutes, setting can be changed
* Background services have been written so they don't use extra battery
* Material design
* No Ads

How to use:
* In the lock screen, long press the power button to toggle the flashlight.
* Blacklist this application from the task killer (if you use any)

Permissions:
* There is NO internet permission, so this application can not leak any personal information!
* CAMERA: to toggle the torch
* WAKE_LOCK: to keep the torch burning, even when the screen is off
* VIBRATE: to do a small vibration when the torch is toggled
* RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: to be able to start the service that detects the power press when the device starts

There is an option inside the application to send me feedback.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Power Button Torch version 2.1.0 on your Android device!
Downloaded 5,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: be.ppareit.powertorch, download Power Button Torch.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Thanks for the positive feedback! Don't forget to rate on the play store.
Version 2.1.0 (2017/02/23)
* Restyled notification
* Nice artwork update (slick icon, thanks Birgit)
Version update Power Button Torch was updated to version 2.1.0
More downloads  Power Button Torch reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Price update  Price changed from $0.99 to $0.69.

What are users saying about Power Button Torch

S70%
by S####:

Uninstalling after 2 cycles. Pressing and holding the power button on my phone is how you get a menu to power off, to use airplane mode, to restart, and to activate emergency mode. I need that menu many times a day due to how other apps respond to my network repeatedly dropping out. Note that this app didn't intrude after I unlocked the phone display.

D70%
by D####:

Works just as it says. Very convenient! If you use a Pixel/Pixel XL long pressing the power button is how you bring up the Power Off/Restart menu. When on the lock screen you now get the flashlight function instead of that menu BUT when your screen is unlocked you still get that other Power menu. So it doesn't really take away anything.

D70%
by D####:

It doesn't do anything for me. If I long press the power button within the lock screen I get the option to switch off the phone etc...

D70%
by D####:

Ability to access the torch without unlocking phone? Where have you been all my life?! And bloody free too. 5 stars all the way.

C70%
by C####:

it works as described. never failed. awesome app. plus the best thing is got it from playstore while it was free... yay!!!

D70%
by D####:

Try the Flaslight LED Genius app instead. Just shake the phone while in the lock screen to turn on and off your light. No pushing buttons, way easier.

D70%
by D####:

Handy little tool that makes using your phone as a flashlight so much easier.

D70%
by D####:

Great but could have a delay setting for the long press. Would prefer it to be ~2 seconds just in case.

S70%
by S####:

Works for 1 second only on Samsung galaxy s7... would rate 5* when fixed! Long press turns led on, it then turns itself straight off again! Feedback sent through the app link.

D70%
by D####:

one of those great little apps you never knew you needed til you find it. thanks!

W70%
by W####:

Does what it says. Simple and easy.

D70%
by D####:

Simple and convenient!!!

D70%
by D####:

does wat it says

D70%
by D####:

I like

D70%
by D####:

Love your app. The only missing thing in my opinion is a widget to quickly turn on the led from the home screen.

D70%
by D####:

every time when I turn off the alarm on an App called Neon Alarm Free, power torch will be on automatically. any way to fix it ?

O70%
by O####:

Would love it but turns on randomly. Noticed it on in my pocket multiple times.

N70%
by N####:

Useless app! Dont buy it!! Your on device flashlight manufacturer app is better! This app doesnt do what is written in app description... Ciao. Don't bother yourself with it, most apps with on sale 0.00 are all useless!

S70%
by S####:

Hate the 3 press power button thing the other tools I found do. This one uses long press from the lock screen. Great for my. needs. The one problem I've found on my Note 5, the hardware thumbprint button sometimes also triggers this when I never want it to

S70%
by S####:

Works perfectly on s7 Edge too. Had this over a year now. The only app. I've bought. Worth every single penny. I use this so much.

S70%
by S####:

every time when I turn off the alarm on an App called Neon Alarm Free, power torch will be on automatically. any way to fix it ?

R70%
by R####:

Must be good 'cause I've actually bothered to come & rate it. ;) Not a lot of money very well spent. Kudos 2 creator :)

R70%
by R####:

This is a simple little app that actually does what it's supposed to. It'll turn on/off the flash from the lockscreen by long pressing the power button.

R70%
by R####:

Loved it perfect app well worth the money thanks

R70%
by R####:

Working.

R70%
by R####:

I love this app

D70%
by D####:

Seems to work 1st time if you light up your lockscreen then hold the power button. I also turned the torch on and off in the app's settings before trying it locked.

R70%
by R####:

Love your app. The only missing thing in my opinion is a widget to quickly turn on the led from the home screen.

M70%
by M####:

It only works if you open the app and then turn it on. The power switch is a no go because of the sign in pattern I guess. Include a widget, and then it's the best of both worlds!

R70%
by R####:

every time when I turn off the alarm on an App called Neon Alarm Free, power torch will be on automatically. any way to fix it ?

R70%
by R####:

This is almost awesome. The long press power button toggle is brilliant. Just wish there was a toggle widget to go with it for those times when you're already on your phone and want to turn on the light. I would highly recommend. The downside is that after a few days it started turning on by itself while my screen was off or when I was actually using my device, not the app, or the lockscreen. Bottom line, I had to uninstall because it kept happening and drains battery in my pocket or bag.

W70%
by W####:

Would love it but turns on randomly. Noticed it on in my pocket multiple times.

R70%
by R####:

Really good app. Long press power button to turn torch on from lockscreen is really handy.

R70%
by R####:

Its an amazing app, requires no root and u don't have to unlock you phone. had to support the dev since the app works so well and is very simple and not bogged down by pointless features. Only thing is sometimes the light doesn't activate immediately when i want but cant complain too much since its so much faster then any other app and also i don't have to go through any menus or search for my app on my home screens after unlocking my phone. 5/5 great

R70%
by R####:

This is the best flashlight app so far. Simple and effective, exactly what this kind of app should to be. Available when needed in a hurry. Plus an added security feature by disabling the long press shutdown from the lock screen. Works great on N5.

R70%
by R####:

This is s great idea. But it constantly turns on at random, when the power button is never touched. Very annoying!

G70%
by G####:

Simple and easy, does what it says, 1 click to show screen, long press to turn light on

R70%
by R####:

Stopped working after 3 weeks

R70%
by R####:

Great tool!

R70%
by R####:

Sony annoyingly doesn't include a torch as a shortcut in my Xperia Z1 Compact. This solves the problem and works like a charm!


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