Access the setting to turn the camera flash on or off on your Android device using these steps.
- Open the “Camera” app.
- Tap the flash icon. Some models may require you to select the “Menu” icon (
or 
) first. You may have to tap or swipe left to make the buttons appear.
- Toggle the lighting icon to the desired setting.
Lightning with nothing = Flash will activate on every picture.
Lightning with slash = Flash is disabled.
Lightning with A = Auto-detect flash.
Lightning with slash = Flash is disabled.
Lightning with A = Auto-detect flash.
terry says
i dropped my lg3 and the flash will NOT turn OFF – have black tape over it…pls help me! thank you
Jim WIllittes says
The icon mentioned had a slash through it. One touch toggled it to one with an A. .Pressing the white shutter dot, the light comes on and then the picture is taken. Not quite like a flash camera, but better than no light on my Galaxy S8.
Sue Q says
Flash icon has a line thru it. Does not activate, and will not toggle to get to”A” to auto select…flash when needed. Grrr.
Judy says
I cannot for the life of me find the any flash icon at ALL on the galaxy tab a 8 sm-350! Help? I thank you!
William Hanson says
How do I turn on the camera flash on my android camera?