topic Torch randomly turning on in Galaxy Note Series

Torch randomly turning on

Nitesh95 — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:54:30 GMT

I have a Note10+ and I updated it recently (March update)...

About 2 days ago, when I 'Lift to wake' the phone, the torch automatically turns on, but I have to turn it off manually? The torch turns on at random times when lifting to wake.

Never happened before, only after this March update...

I'm just wondering, is this a new feature, and if so where are the settings for it 😀

Re: Torch randomly turning on

BandOfBrothers — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:39:46 GMT

Not as far as I'm aware is this a new feature @Nitesh95

Have a good look at your settings.

Put the phone in Safe Mode which disables your downloaded app's but let's your stock app's keep working. If the issues stop then this highlights a downloaded app as the possible issue. Come out of Safe Mode and start deleting your most recent downloaded app's one at a time until it stops. https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-start-my-galaxy-device-in-safe-mode/

Re: Torch randomly turning on

Ares9323 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:54:22 GMT

I have an S20FE and the same thing is happening to me since February.. I've not been able to solve it but it happens randomly when I have the screen locked (I don't have flashlight button on the lockscreen)

Re: Torch randomly turning on

wealthybigpenis_ — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:10:54 GMT

Sounds like the exact situation I'm currently in. Although the torch only started to turn on a few day ago for me.

Re: Torch randomly turning on

AndrewL — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:30:58 GMT

I haven't come across this issue before, but recommend restarting the phone in Safe Mode as per the advice offered by @BandOfBrothers to see if the issue persists. To proceed, press and hold the Power button until the 'Power off' prompt appears on the screen then release > Touch and hold Power off until the 'Safe mode' prompt appears then release > To confirm, tap Safe mode > With Safe Mode enabled, ensure Airplane Mode is turned off.

To ensure that the issue isn't potentially stemming from your notification options, please head to Settings > Accessibility > Advanced Settings > Flash Notification > Camera Flash Notification, and disable this option if it's active.

Re: Re: Torch randomly turning on

SnoopyZH — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:50:06 GMT

This happens with my sf20 too! Only when I wake my phone but I keep blinding my dog 🥺