A display flashlight
About this app
A very simple app that allows you to use your display as a flashlight. The brightness can be adjusted, the color can be set, and the app can be started from a quick settings tile.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Elastic Rock.
What's New in v1.7.1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Updated dependencies
Version history
Sep 9, 2025 · 1.2 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 14
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Updated dependencies
SHA-256 d0cf52d69311ce2ba391c815086cf5dde91de596d0e872c54a675c08d314fb44
Nov 5, 2024 · 1.2 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Third party licenses
- - Updated dependencies
SHA-256 420d641702d7518468ce944463c474fe1b7825609a0951b49fa779fece0d7db9
Jul 10, 2024 · 1.1 MB · Android API 24–34 · code 10
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added a setting for allowing the app to be used while the device is locked
SHA-256 9cb00050fbb65b8738d6175165e627b41b15e1579a7917eda23478542b8ce97c
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.7.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Candle first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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Other sources
F-Droid listing
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Source code
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App Information
Security Verification
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SHA-256 Hash
d0cf52d69311ce2ba391c815086cf5dde91de596d0e872c54a675c08d314fb44
Signing certificate
bb9503be1486028133b33eabce9732100e9a331065e32fa2a033a93498bae6d6
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Previous Versions
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