Top 10 Flashlight apps that don’t spy on you!

A few weeks ago we echoed Play Store Flashlight apps spying on users. These are still available in the Google Store, so what should you do when you need a vital light when your smartphone doesn’t have a function assigned by default? Our top 10 will solve this dilemma by offering 10 certified apps with no abuse permissions.

Previously, it was indeed the site Snoopwall that researched and then uncovered the necessary permissions to use a few of the most popular Flashlight apps in the Play Store. 10 asked weird permissionssuch as the user’s geographic location and even access to all text messages on the device.

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To tackle this problem, there’s nothing like a selection of best-of-breed apps that do only one thing that’s expected of them, which is to enlighten!

Top 10 flashlights with no abuse permissions!

All the apps presented here are free and only ask for the minimum permissions required to light in the dark. Don’t hesitate to take a look.

torch

Well known to some fans of custom ROMs, Torch does not take up space (less than 1 MB), does not offer any settings, but provides the basic features expected from such an application. There is no advertisement displayed and simple little widget allows activation or disable the lighting directly. Simplicity is good, once you try it, you will immediately agree.

SG Torch

More advanced than the previous app, Torche SG has a few settings as well as a widget that greatly simplifies daily life. The best feeling of all worries ability to turn off automatically this additional illumination is when the smartphone is put back in the pocket or the case is put back on. Thank you photo sensors for this very useful function.

HD Flashlight LED Flashlight

This software has all the features expected from a “flashlight”, so we find all the little features appreciated in other titles in the selection.

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However, this app adds the ability to use the entire screen. add global lighting. In total darkness, usefulness is quickly found.

LED Super Bright Lamp

for lovers beautiful interfaces, this app has a “like real” imitation Flashlight feature. In addition to this feature, is it also possible to switch to flashing mode to send SOS when needed? You never know what danger lurks in the dark. Remember these words!

Pocket HD LED Flashlight

More fun than its counterparts, this lamp offers many more original themes on your device screen than the next. Moreover, Customize the color of the LED flashes your device is confirmed to be compatible with the program. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of lighting the environment pink? All craziness is allowed!

Flashlight – Flashlight

Much like the LED Super-Bright Lamp, the app (like many others) claims to have the strongest possible illumination. In addition to this expression, we also find various functions here, such as: LED flashing With a pre-recorded SOS pattern, to match the LED on and off time even in a state of complete terror. Well seen.

mega flashlight

In terms of the functions offered, here is a quick morse code guide, to better converse with this power that lurks in the indescribable night and the few little gadgets we let you discover. By the way, who knows, it is possible to turn on a light to find those cursed car keys that have fallen.

TeslaLED Flashlight

This app has many of the features already seen, such as the famous morse code, it was even one of the first to use this possibility. Recommendable software, however, still weighs years (last update in 2011) and even if it does the main thing wonderfully, Material Design followers may fear it being discovered. Exclusive for adventurers!

Tiny Flashlight

Like most apps in this selection, this one offers: smooth interface plus a few nice additions. For example, updates are always maintained to support all the latest technologies in lighting with LED Flash ;-). Kidding aside, it even supports Android Wear only to be activated remotely. Then class in Dallas!

Privacy Flashlight

This is a very simple application developed by the authors that we talked about in our previous article, who are investigating the abuse permissions of Flashlight applications. It should be seen more as a “proof of concept”, proof that it is possible make it simple, light, effectivewithout requesting access to all information on the device.

Solution

Finally, note that the applications mentioned require it. access to camera and microphone. This is not abnormal, because Google has combined these two functions under the same permission, so it is impossible to remove the microphone to use your device’s LED. Here you should not be suspected of spying on your device!

After reading this small selection, you must have found your happiness. And best of all, no matter what your dream app is on the Play Store, always ask yourself this question: Why are so many permissions required?. In some cases, there is absolutely nothing justified. Think about it!