PhoneTorch - The LED Flashlight App

PhoneTorch provides functionality to use your smartphone as a torch/flashlight and for Morse signaling. It supports both, the phone's LCD screenlight, and the phone's flash LEDs (constant video light) as light sources.

PhoneTorch works on: Nokia/Samsung/Sony-Ericsson Symbian S60, and Samsung Bada (Wave) mobiles.

Screenshots: PhoneTorch 2.0 mainview, YouTube Video (Omnia HD, Nokia 5800XM), YouTube Video N95 demo, YouTube Samsung Wave/Bada video

NEW: PhoneTorch for Samsung Wave (Bada) released

Features of PhoneTorch 2.0

• Light sources: constant (no flickering) flash LED and LCD screen, can be independently controlled
• Light intensity control of LCD screen
• Emitted color selection of LCD screen
• Autostart when phone is turned on
• Run PhoneTorch in background
• Switch light on/off with special keys (e.g. camera button) even if keys are locked
• Optional sound when light is turned on/off
• Restore PhoneTorch state when restarted
• Morse code (e.g. SOS)

Purchase and Download

Your phone model:	Price	Purchase/Download
Nokia and Samsung 5th Edition Touch Screen Models: Nokia 5530 Xpressmusic Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Nokia C6 Nokia N97 Nokia N97 mini Nokia X6 Samsung Omnia i8910 HD	1.99€	Alternative payment methods
Nokia 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 Models: Nokia C5 Nokia E52 Nokia E55 Nokia E72 Nokia E73 Nokia E75 Nokia N78 Nokia N79 Nokia N85 Nokia N86 Nokia 5630 Xpressmusic Nokia 5730 XpressMusic Nokia 6220 classic Nokia 6700 slide Nokia 6702 Nokia 6710 Navigator Nokia 6720 Nokia 6730 Nokia 6788 Nokia 6788i Nokia X5 All other Nokia Symbian 9.3 Feature Pack 2 phones (except the N96) which support videolight when capturing a video work with this version.	1.99€	Alternative payment methods
Sony-Ericsson Models: Sony-Ericsson Satio Sony-Ericsson Vivaz Sony-Ericsson Vivaz Pro	1.99€	Alternative payment methods
Special Edition for Nokia N95. Works on: Nokia E66 Nokia N95 Nokia N95 8GB Nokia N96 Important: This is a special version of PhoneTorch which is limited due to device's limitations: No Morse code support LED light works only under darkend conditions on some phones (e.g. room with low level of illumination) or when the camera lens is covered (e.g. with a finger or sticky tape) Flash LED light is turned off very shortly every approx. 4 seconds (but it is very good to use as a torch) See demo video on YouTube	1.49€	Alternative payment methods
Special Edition for all Symbian S60 3rd Edition Models (Screen only): All Nokia, Samsung, and Sony-Ericsson Models with Symbian S60 3rd Edition or higher This version lacks of LED flash light support. Instead only the screen backlight is used (supports all features like Morse codes and camera key switch on/off, color- and brightness controls). It can be used on all Symbian S60 devices that run at least with Symbian OS 3rd edition.	1.49€	Alternative payment methods
PhoneTorch for Samsung Wave/Bada Samsung Wave (S8500) Info: The screen color can be changed with a double touch, while a long touch returns to the main view.		SamsungApps Download
Old Versions:
PhoneTorch 1.0.3 - 11-03-2009	free	Download, Donate

Alternative Payment Methods

Users whose country is not supported by PayPal, or who cannot or do not want to use PayPal, have the following alternative payment options (Please note, that these payments are maintained manually, and thus receiving a download link might take up to one day):

• Moneybookers.com: make the payment to "ptmoneybookers@meh.at", together with a note which version of PhoneTorch you want to purchase.
• Wire bank transfer to Austrian bank account: please contact me directly by email to get the IBAN/BIC.
• Ovi-Store
• SmartSam.de

Installation Instructions

1. Purchase PhoneTorch
2. If you have already an older version of PhoneTorch installed, then please remove it manually before installing a new PhoneTorch package.
3. Install PhoneTorch on your phone
4. Start PhoneTorch and adjust it to your preferences

PhoneTorch Help

This section describes PhoneTorch settings.

• Autostart PhoneTorch: If enabled, then PhoneTorch is started automatically when the phone is turned on. Then you can easily turn on/off the flashlight without having to navigate to the PhoneTorch icon and start PhoneTorch manually.
• Resume light state: If enabled, then PhoneTorch remembers whether you exited PhoneTorch with light enabled or disabled. If the light was enabled, it is switched on automatically when PhoneTorch is started again.
• Light shortcut key: Here the shortcut key to switch on/off the flashlight can be selected.
• Ignore keylock: If enabled, then the "Light shortcut key" also works if the keyboard is locked.
• Enable sounds: If enabled, then a sound is played when the "Light shortcut key" is pressed.
• Morse signal duration: This value specifies the signal length of a "Dit" in milliseconds.
• Display brightness: This value specifies the display brightness when the screen mode is used.
• Screen color: Here the screen color used in screen mode can be selected.
• Fast LED mode: If enabled, switching the flashlight on is much faster. But this mode requires a big amount energy even if the flashlight is turned off. If you run PhoneTorch in background it is highly recommended to disable this mode.

FAQ

• Why does PhoneTorch drain the battery, even if the LED light is turned off? PhoneTorch remains in idle state by default to enable quick switching of the LED light. Please disable the "Fast LED mode" in the PhoneTorch's settings to reduce battery usage.
• Why does the camera key not work? You have to select the camera key as shortcut key under PhoneTorch's settings.
• How can I fix the PhoneTorch starting/crashing problems after an update? Please remove old versions of PhoneTorch before installing an updated version.
• My download link is deactivated. How can I download PhoneTorch? Download links stay active for 12 hours. If you miss this deadline, send me an email including the inactive download link.
• We want to use PhoneTorch on some of our company's phones. How can we get multiple licenses of PhoneTorch? Please enter the number of devices on which PhoneTorch will be installed in the field "Quantity" during the ordering process.
• When signing with Symbian Signed, I get the following error: "FAILURE: Submitted .sis file is not permitted for use with Open Signed (Online)". This problem happens usually if the downloaded file is corrupt. To fix this problem, you have to download PhoneTorch again (before downloading, make sure that there is not a cached version in your internet browser's cache!).
• What is Morse signaling / Morse codes? Morse codes can be used for communication. Please refer to this Wikipedia article for more information.
• How can I test if my phone is supported?

  (*) You can check if your phone (if not listed above) works with PhoneTorch for Symbian 9.3 FP2 by installing this tool (link). After installation click on "Show". If the light is turned on for approximately 3-4 seconds, then your phone will work.

  (**) You can check if PhoneTorch for N95 version works with your phone by installing this tool (link). After installation click on "Show". If the light is turned on shortly (~1 second), then your phone will work. Please make sure to cover the camera lens (e.g. with a finger) before testing as this version of PhoneTorch is light-sensitive.

Contact

If you have further questions, suggestions or other concerns regarding PhoneTorch, feel free to contact me by email under phonetorch<at>meh.at.

Screenshots of PhoneTorch and other media material can be downloaded here (zip file).

Articles and Reviews of PhoneTorch

• AllAboutSymbian.com (23.06-2010)
• Chip.de (10-01-2010)
• DailyMobile.se (09-03-2009)
• Symbian-Freak.com (08-03-2009)