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[Solved] How to Remove the Flashlight from Lock Screen iPhone

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Apple mobile phones are all about unique designs and constant innovation to provide the best user experience. In this regard, the recent update of newly added shortcuts of camera, and flashlight on the lock screen allows you to access these features even without opening the phone's lock.

So, is it a helpful feature as the creators claim, or is it an update that iPhone users will be fine without having? More importantly, how can you remove flashlight from lock screen iPhone?

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Well, many users claim claim to want that a solution to the problem of the camera turning on itself, as it always causes the phone battery to drain unnecessarily. Plus, it gets a little uncomfortable when the flashlight turns on itself in public.

Although there is no official trick to remove flashlight from lock screen iPhone or the camera, there is a way you can turn flashlight from iPhone lock screen off.

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Turn off "Raise to Wake" on iPhone to Avoid Turning the Flashlight On

The "Raise to Wake" option was made available on all iPhones. It activates your device automatically when you lift it without tapping on the screen. This feature makes it super easy to check your notifications, time, access "Control Centre" and do much more. However, if you disable this feature can be quite helpful to save your battery, and avoid unnecessary incidents of turning on the flashlight in public.

A Step-by-Step Method to Turn Off "Raise to Wake"

Turning off the "Raise to Wake" feature is an extremely straightforward affair. Here is how you can remove flashlight from lock screen iPhone iOS 16 and later models in a minute.

Step 1 Go to "Settings" on your iPhone, and tape on the "Display &Brightness" option.

Step 2 Switch off "Raise to Wake" option.

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See how easy it is to toggle on and off the "Raise to Wake" feature. While this feature is quite convenient to check your notifications when you are busy, it can also drain your battery life a little quickly. Give this feature a try, and see what works best for you.

How to Remove Flashlight from Lock Screen iPhone

Use the "Tap-to-Wake" feature, which is now available on all iPhone models with Face ID. It works on a single tap, and your phone will activate itself. This handy feature can create trouble when you carry your phone in your pocket most of the time. So it’s better to keep this feature off. Let’s see how you can remove flashlight from lock screen of iPhone 12 and more.

1 A Step-by-Step Method to Turn Off "Raise to Wake"

Step 1 Go to the gear icon of "Settings" on the home screen. Then, Scroll down to the "Accessibility" option and tap on it.

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Step 2 Now go to the "Touch" option and toggle off the "Tap to Wake" option.

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Once it is done, your flashlight will not illuminate until you press it, nor will your screen light up when you tap on your phone. This is an excellent way to keep your flashlight off when not needed.

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Likewise, it's better to choose to turn off the camera feature on the wake-up screen, which also drains your battery, and you might accidentally take a picture.

FAQs about How to Remove Flashlight From Lock Screen iPhone

Learn more about "iPhone remove flashlight from lock screen" matter as we address some of the most frequently asked questions below:

1 How to Remove Flashlight from Control Center

To disable the flashlight on the lock screen, perform a downward swipe from the top-right corner to access the control center, then simply tap on the flashlight icon. and it will be done. Here is how you can do that:

Step 1 Go to the "Settings" icon and tap on the "Control Center" option.

Step 2 Find the Shortcut option and go to "Customize Controls." Here tap on the red minus (-) sign right next to the flashlight option.

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Step 3 Select the "Remove" option and go back on the home screen to save changes.

Step 4 It will remove the flashlight from the Control panel. Launch the panel, and there will be no flashlight available there.


2 How to Turn On or Off the Flashlight on iOS 15/16

To turn the flashlight on and off on your iOS 15/16, iPhone offers three different ways. You can ask Siri, use Control Center on iPhones with Face ID, or Control Center with a Home button.

2.1. Ask Siri Method

Simply ask Siri to turn on the flashlight. This is the quickest method of all. To make Siri turn on the flashlight, you can either say Hey Siri or press the side button to wake Siri up. Here are quick steps:

  • Say "Hey Siri, turn on my flashlight" or "Hey Siri, will you turn on my flashlight."
  • Then, the flashlight will light up in no time.

To turn it off, just ask Siri to turn it off like say "Hey Siri, turn off the flashlight," "Hey, Siri, turn off my flashlight," or "Hey, Siri, shut off the flashlight."

2.2. Use Control Center Panel

You can use the Control Center panel on your iOS 15/16 models with Face ID. Here are the steps:

  • Swipe down from the upper right corner to open the control panel.
  • Tap on the "Flashlight" icon to turn it on.
  • Tap again to turn it off.

You can turn off the flashlight from the lock screen. Just press and hold the "Flashlight" icon opposite to camera button.

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2.3. Using Control Center on iPhone with Home button

  • Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen, and a "Control Center" will open up.
  • Tap on the "Flashlight" icon.
  • To turn it off, tap again on the "Flashlight" icon.

3 Why is There a Flashlight Icon on the Lock Screen

The flashlight icon on the home screen of the latest iPhone model was added to provide a better user experience. The flashlight right on the home screen allows the user to turn on the flashlight whenever they need it. One can light it without tumbling around the phone to find the flashlight feature, especially in an emergency.

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Conclusion

So, now you know how to remove flashlight from lock screen iPhone?

With our comprehensive guide, you are sure to handle and remove flashlight from lock screen iPhone 11 and later. The procedures are simple to toggle off the "Raise to Wake" and "Tap to Wake" options. And if you are worried because the Face ID or the passcode is not working, we advise you to try iMyFone LockWiper to unlock your phone in the easiest way.

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