Flashlight Missing from Control Center on iPhone? How to Get It Back


If your flashlight diappeared on your iPhone or you can't find the flashlight icon in the Control Center, don't worry. Your iPhone flashlight is still available, and it's easy to place it back into the Control Center with your other quick-access icons.
Here's how to get the flashlight back in your iPhone Control Center:
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone.
- Touch and hold the Control Center in a blank place to enter edit mode.
- Tap Add a Control.
- Tap Flashlight to add it back to the Control Center.
- Tap a blank place in the Control Center to exit edit mode.
Another benefit of having the flashlight in the Control Center is that you can now long press the flashlight icon, and an option will appear to adjust the brightness of the light! This quick-access option brings another layer of convenience to one of the most popular iPhone features.
FAQ
- How do I fix the flashlight on my iPhone if it's not working? If your iPhone flashlight is not working, we have a troubleshooting guide to find and fix all the hardware or software issues that could be causing the issue.
- Is there more than one way to turn off my iPhone flashlight? Yes! There are four ways to turn off your iPhone flashlight, including the Control Center, Siri, and more.
- How do I turn on the flashlight from iPhone Lock Screen? You can turn on the flashlight from the iPhone Lock Screen by touching and holding the Flashlight icon; you can also adjust your flashlight brightness on the Lock Screen.
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Conner Carey
Conner Carey's writing can be found at conpoet.com. She is currently writing a book, creating lots of content, and writing poetry via @conpoet on Instagram. She lives in an RV full-time with her mom, Jan and dog, Jodi as they slow-travel around the country.