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Are there plans to update what widgets are available for the cover screen?

(Topic created on: 01-10-2022 01:42 AM)
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Ghift
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I'd really like to be able to access the torch/flashlight while the phone is closed.

[Post updated due to new info]

The torch seems like a given as it's something you turn on and off as needs must and if I'm just heading to be I don't want to accidentally blast it at my partner while they're sleeping trying to turn it back off.
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Bigtasty65
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You can already access the camera with the phone locked by enabling it in the phone settings. Settjngs>Advanced features>Side key, then enable double press side key to launch camera.
I press and hold the side key, with the phone locked, then tell Bixby to turn flashlight on or off. It works every time. Providing you have a data connection.
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Was gonna say this

Double tap on button.

It's defaulted to opening camera.
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Have been using phones since 1993, and am self taught.

I offer advice for free, cos I think it'll help, if it doesn't, explain why, I might learn something new too.

Current phone Galaxy S22 Ultra
Previous phones: most S series, Note 2, Samsung Alpha, iPhone 3gs, far too many Nokia's!
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To add

In camera settings, you can change it, so the volume button takes a picture.

Not sure how well you can take a pic with the cover still covering the screen.

Not had notebook style covers, so don't know.
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If I helped or solved your problem, please like or tick solved.

Have been using phones since 1993, and am self taught.

I offer advice for free, cos I think it'll help, if it doesn't, explain why, I might learn something new too.

Current phone Galaxy S22 Ultra
Previous phones: most S series, Note 2, Samsung Alpha, iPhone 3gs, far too many Nokia's!
Ghift
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Thank you, I've managed to wrangle it!
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Ghift
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Thank you, I've managed to wrangle it! The bixby option has the same issue (not waking sleeping spouse) but good to know its an option.