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Simple Flashlight

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Open source

Led light controller with brightness control and customizable color, stroboscope

Version
5.10.1
Size
9.5 MB
Updated
Oct 27, 2023
Get from Download APK (v5.10.1)
Signing certificate on record

About this app

A clean flashlight with an extra bright display, customizable stroboscope with strobe light function and a predefined SOS mode.

This quick start led flashlight is light on your device and works as a real led light when in dark. Using this slash light, you can easily work in different circumstances and this quick start led flashlight can help you when you are in a dire situation.

All these functions can be hugely helpful under certain circumstances. Whether you are wandering in dark and need a led light to see the way, or you have to find something in a a low light place, this quick start flash light can help you in all the possible circumstances. The strobe light in this app can help you when you are in need of help. The quick start flash led light can help calling for rescue if you need it.

The Bright display can have its color changed, opening a new world of possible uses. It can come handy in case you want to see your wider proximity without blinding yourself. With different colors, you can use this led light when you are with friends and want to have a party. Or you can use this feature to call someone for help according to the person.

The stroboscope can have its frequency changed, ranging from really fast blinking to occasional ones. This quick start app can be customized according to your needs. You can change all the features of of this app according to your needs without any problem.

If this free flash light is turned on via the app (not widget), it will prevent the device from falling asleep. The strong torch can optionally turn on at launching the app, but it isn't mandatory.

Comes with a 1x1 widget with customizable color and transparency. This widget can help you in quick start your led light app whenever you need it.

It comes with material design and dark theme by default, provides great user experience for easy usage. The lack of internet access gives you more privacy, security and stability than other apps.

Contains no ads or unnecessary permissions. It is fully opensource, provides customizable colors.

Check out the full suite of Simple Tools here: https://www.simplemobiletools.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplemobiletools

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleMobileTools

Telegram: https://t.me/SimpleMobileTools

Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Tibor Kaputa.

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What's New in v5.10.1

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • * Added some UI and translation improvements

Version history

v5.10.1Latest
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Oct 27, 2023 · 9.5 MB · Android API 2334 · code 66

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • * Added some UI and translation improvements
CAMERAFLASHLIGHTSCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

SHA-256 b4cd07c40a3d5711461670a2f460a1447acf3836c0e90471b7ba5c8b4c2f9bb3

v5.10.0
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Sep 19, 2023 · 9.3 MB · Android API 2334 · code 65

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • * Added a Sleep timer
  • * Added some UI and translation improvements
CAMERAFLASHLIGHTSCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM

SHA-256 551b00eab45623e40602ac49971eccca1a2b581bd9178545e5d2c9b0642127bb

v5.9.2
Signature continuous

May 17, 2023 · 8 MB · Android API 2333 · code 64

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

  • * Added some UI and translation improvements
CAMERAFLASHLIGHT

SHA-256 f68f34b639417e9b835616a01723402bc09759476b9a8eb3c27724054f6651d4

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

73%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
What changed in this release
Size delta
+0.2 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

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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, 5.10.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Simple Flashlight 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.

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App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Productivity
Android
6.0+
Architectures
Version
5.10.1 (code 66)
Size
9.5 MB
Updated
Oct 27, 2023
Package name
com.simplemobiletools.flashlight

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v5.10.1)

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SHA-256 Hash

b4cd07c40a3d5711461670a2f460a1447acf3836c0e90471b7ba5c8b4c2f9bb3

Signing certificate

aa91d60a9f96812da5d557f2f0edcd40dc3e488619ff1b5c9ffcca16fe1bdf8d

Permissions Required

What each permission lets Simple Flashlight do. A highlighted one is worth a second look — not necessarily wrong, just worth asking whether this app needs it.

CAMERAUse the camera to take photos or video.
FLASHLIGHT
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARMSchedule tasks to run at an exact time.

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