Flashlight On While Using Camera Without Taking Picture

[Proplayr1998]

• Even in the newest S24 Ultra, we are still unable to use the flashlight while in camera mode. I am trying to scan a QR code in a poorly lit room and am unable to turn on the phone light because "another app is controlling it." On that note, it would be nice if I could scan QR codes that I've taken a picture of, because taking a picture is the only way I can capture the QR code with light, but I can't follow the link of a QR code in a picture.

[Robin999 · Accepted solution]

There's probably an app in the Playstore for reading QR codes from images. Check it out.

However, you can achieve what you want and still have the flash light on by swiping down from the top of the screen into the quick access panel and tapping the 'scan QR code' button. You'll have an option to turn on the flash light, then just point the phone at the code.

[Proplayr1998]

Was not aware of that, thank you! Still wish the camera would let me keep the light on as sometimes the focusing, as well as knowing the area of intended capture, can pose issues, whereas if the light was kept on I wouldn't have to worry about the focusing or missing something then having to retake the picture. Thank you again!