Use Samsung Galaxy S6 as a flashlight - how it works
If you want to use your Samsung Galaxy S6 as a flashlight, you do not need an additional app. We'll show you how it's done.
Turn on the flashlight on the Galaxy S6
- Unlock the Galaxy S6 and hold the left soft key next to the home button on the bottom of the smartphone.
- Several options appear on the display. Select the "Widgets" item here.
- Find the "flashlight" and drag it to the home screen.
- With a finger tip on the button, the LED flash on the back of your Galaxy S6 is activated and switched off again.
Surf tip: 23 flashlights in the Wirecutter intensive test
Using the smartphone as a flashlight is a good quick fix. If you often need light in the dark, you should invest in a proper flashlight.
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In the next practical tip, we will show you how to expand the memory of the Galaxy S6.