# Android users can access the flashlight from the lock screen via shortcuts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-to-turn-on-the-flashlight-on-your-android-phone-without-unlocking-it/
- Published: 2026-11-01T19:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T19:53:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2300305/how-to-turn-on-andoird-phone-flashlight-without-unlocking/
- Topics: Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Pixel and Galaxy flashlights can be used without unlocking.
- Quick settings and lock-screen shortcuts offer fast access.
- Pixel users can also enable a double-tap gesture.

## Summary

Android users can turn on their phone’s flashlight without unlocking it, using shortcuts available on Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. The options can make the light quicker to reach when needed, including through the lock screen, quick settings or a voice assistant.

On Pixel phones, swipe down to open Quick Settings and tap the flashlight; if it is missing, edit the panel to add it. Users can also enable the Quick Tap gesture to toggle the light by double-tapping the phone’s back, or add a flashlight shortcut to the lock screen. On Samsung Galaxy phones, swipe down to open the Quick Panel, where the flashlight can be added or rearranged, or replace a lock-screen corner shortcut with it. Both phones can also respond to “Hey, Google” followed by a request to turn on the flashlight.

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