One big switch
Open the app and tap. Beamfold can also turn the light on as soon as it opens, and the light stays on when you lock the phone.
Brightness levels
On phones with Android 13 or newer that support it, set the flash from a soft glow to full power, and save battery when you don't need it all.
SOS, strobe and Morse
Flash S-O-S, a strobe from 1 to 10 flashes a second, or any message in Morse code, with each letter shown as it's sent.
Timer and screen light
Let the light turn itself off after 1 to 60 minutes, or use the screen as a soft light in white, warm white or a red that keeps your night vision.
Your files stay yours
Beamfold never asks for a permission and has no account. It only switches your phone's flash, and your settings stay on your phone. The app is free with ads from Google AdMob.
Guides
Practical guides to your phone's flashlight: turning it on fast, brightness, SOS signals and fixes.
- How to turn on the flashlight on Android (5 quick ways)
Five quick ways to turn on your Android phone's flashlight, from Quick Settings and your voice to a flashlight app that turns on as soon as it opens. Plus how to turn it off fast.
- Flashlight not working on Android? 9 fixes that work
Why an Android flashlight stops working (camera in use, low battery, a hot phone or a stuck app) and nine fixes to try, from the quickest to a repair.
- How to change the flashlight brightness on Android
How to make your Android flashlight brighter or dimmer from Quick Settings or an app, which phones support it, and what to do if yours has only one brightness.
Questions
Is Beamfold free?
Yes. Beamfold is free and there is no account to create. It shows a banner at the bottom of the main screen and, now and then, a full-screen ad when you close the screen light. Ads never cover the switch.
Why doesn't it ask for any permissions?
Android lets apps switch the flash's torch mode without opening the camera, so Beamfold never asks for the camera, your location or your files.
Can I change how bright the flashlight is?
On phones with Android 13 or newer whose flash supports it, Beamfold shows a brightness slider. Phones without that support have one brightness; the screen light is the softer option there.
Does it have an SOS signal?
Yes. SOS mode flashes S-O-S in Morse code (three short, three long, three short) until you stop it. Morse mode flashes any message you type.
Will the light stay on when I lock my phone?
The steady light stays on after you leave the app or lock the phone, unless you turn that off in Settings. Strobe, SOS and Morse stop when you leave, because they need the screen on to keep time.
Which phones and languages does it support?
Android 8.0 or newer. Phones without a flash can use the screen light. The app is in English, Hindi and Vietnamese.