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Latest update [menu]
* [FIX] Screen Off mode not working on devices running Android 9.0 Pie
* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other fixes & improvements
Description [menu]
Turn on/off super bright flashlight / LED / torch on your phone instantly by holding both volume buttons / keys together! It's quick, fast, and innovative. It works in screen on, lock screen and screen off (when enabled from settings). Just works anytime! It makes you feel that you have a handy conventional battery-operated torch with physical hardware button access! it's tiny, small, free and runs silently as a background service. Absolutely no root required!
This app uses Accessibility services
Torchie requires a service to run in background to intercept PHYSICAL VOLUME BUTTON KEY presses. Since a normal 'Service' cannot intercept Hardware Key presses, an 'Accessibility Service' is needed for this purpose. It does not do anything apart from intercepting Volume Key presses. It is also to be noted that, without internet access, information if collected may also be within the device and not sent out threatening your privacy.
TORCHIE IS OPEN SOURCE NOW!
Get the full source code here : https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android
FEATURES:
★ Turn on/off torch / flashlight / LED just by holding volume Buttons / keys together
★ Works in screen on, lock screen, even while screen off (when enabled from Settings)
★ Open Source (Source code: https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android)
★ Balanced power consumption (Zero usage to operate in screen ON and lock screen conditions)
★ Standalone torch / flashlight / LED app
★ Easy, innovative and handy Material Design UI
★ Very light, tiny and small (~1 MB)
★ No privacy / security issues
★ No Root required
★ No framework / plugin required
★ No Ads and No spyware
★ Free & forever it is so
❤ Donation is available as In-App purchase
https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki/FAQs
Also, Torchie does not have 'Internet Permission'. So it's impossible to send anything to anyone!
Torchie's source code is available here https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android. You can go through every line of code!
Give a second thought please before giving NEGATIVE REVIEWS
We aren't a company. We are brothers. We have no reason to collect anything from you! We made Torchie out of passion to make something innovative. So, If you find Torchie useful, please donate to support us! It'll greatly help us! :)
https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/donate
NOTE:
1. For Android 4.0.3 ICS, 4.1 JB, 4.2 JB users ONLY
Flashlight / torch / LED may turn on if you swipe to change volume in volume Panel. (Tip: Disable for screen on)
2. Screen off will not work by default
Torchie functionality is disabled by default in screen off, to prevent battery drain. Using in lock screen will not cause/accelerate battery drain. Advice is that using in lock screen is handy
Learn more: https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/help
PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED:
1. In-app purchases
Donate us conveniently from within the app.
2. Camera
Camera and flash are treated as same unit till Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow)
3. Bind to an accessibility service
To detect your hardware physical volume key presses
4. Prevent device from sleeping
Needed only when enabled for screen off
5. Control flashlight
6. Control vibration
Having any issues?
Help & FAQ @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki
Open a issue @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/issues
Contact Us @ https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/contact
How to install Torchie - Volume Button Torch APK for Android [menu]
Download Torchie - Volume Button Torch APK file (in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie_34_1068164.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie_34_1068164.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Torchie - Volume Button Torch APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Torchie - Volume Button Torch APK file(in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie_34_1068164.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie_34_1068164.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie_34_1068164.apk on Emulator screen
Torchie - Volume Button Torch APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
