How to Turn On or OFF Flashlight on Motorola Phone (Android Tutorial)
0How to Turn On or Off the Flashlight on a Motorola Phone (Android Tutorial)
Motorola phones running Android (like the Moto G series, Edge, or Razr) make it easy to use the rear camera flash as a flashlight. The process is similar across most models on Android 11 and later, but Motorola adds unique gesture options via Moto Gestures. Below, I'll cover the main methods, starting with the quickest. These work on stock Motorola software as of 2025.
1. Using Quick Settings (Fastest Method)
This is the standard way on all Android phones, including Motorola.
Turn On: Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open the full Quick Settings panel. Tap the Flashlight tile (it looks like a lightbulb icon). The rear flash will light up.
Turn Off: Tap the Flashlight tile again to deactivate it.
If the tile isn't visible, tap the pencil/edit icon to add it from the available toggles.
2. Using Moto Gestures (Motorola-Specific)
Motorola's Moto Actions let you activate the flashlight with simple motions—no screen needed. This is available on most models like Moto G, Edge, and older ones like Moto Z4.
Chop Twice Gesture (Most Common):
Turn On/Off: Hold the phone horizontally and make a quick "chopping" motion twice with your hand (like karate chopping the air in front of the screen).
Note: Use a chop, not a twist (which opens the camera). This works from the lock screen or even when the phone is off.
Shake Gesture (On Select Models):
Turn On/Off: Double-shake the phone firmly (like rattling it side-to-side). This is popular on newer Moto G Power and similar devices.
To enable or customize gestures:
Go to Settings Gestures Moto Gestures.
Toggle on Chop twice for flashlight or Fast flashlight.
Test it: The phone may prompt a tutorial—follow the on-screen demo.
3. Using Google Assistant (Voice Command)
No hands needed—great for quick access.
Turn On: Say "Hey Google, turn on the flashlight" (or hold the power button and say it).
Turn Off: Say "Hey Google, turn off the flashlight."
This works on any Android with Google Assistant enabled.
4. Lock Screen Shortcut (Optional Setup)
Add a direct button on your lock screen for one-tap access.
Go to Settings Display Lock screen Shortcuts (or search for "lock screen shortcuts").
Assign Flashlight to the left or right shortcut.
Lock your phone and long-press the assigned icon to toggle it on/off.
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