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How to use an iPhone flashlight

If you're stuck in the dark trying figure out the iPhone flashlight, we've got the only guide you need to illuminate the world around you.

An iPhone with the flashlight on leaning against a red pot

Our iPhone flashlight guide is here to help you light up your life, or just your living room, using your Apple device. While the flashlight has been a mainstay feature of the iPhone for a while now, some of you still don’t know how to turn it on. Fortunately, we’ve got all the details you need, so you don’t have to stay in the dark.

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How do I use an iPhone flashlight?

To use the iPhone flashlight, you just need to follow these steps:

  1. Go to the lock screen
  2. Hold the flashlight icon in the bottom left corner
  3. Hey presto, let there be light!
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How do I change the iPhone flashlight brightness?

If you want to adjust the brightness of an iPhone flashlight, you need to:

  1. Open the control center (swipe down on the top right corner of the screen)
  2. Press and hold the torch icon
  3. Move the bar up and down to adjust the brightness

Why is my iPhone flashlight not working?

If your iPhone flashlight isn’t working, we’ve got a few troubleshooting suggestions to try before asking the Geniuses. Check out our tips below:

  • Make sure the camera app is closed, the flashlight won’t work if it’s on
  • Try restarting your device
  • Check you haven’t got low power mode on, and turn if off if you do

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