Quick answer
(SECUSO) Torchlight app with minimal permissions (CAMERA) and no advertisement
The Privacy Friendly Torchlight application uses the smartphone’s flash light in order to provide the functionality of a simple torchlight. It belongs to the group of Privacy Friendly Apps.
Our Privacy Friendly Torchlight App differs with respect to two aspects:
1. The Privacy Friendly Torchlight App only requires the minimum amount of permissions, namely:
In category "Camera/Microphone": CAMERA
This permission is required to control the smartphone’s flash light (on/off).
Most of Torchlight Apps in the Google Play Store require additional permissions. E.g. accessing the network or Internet which is mostly used to display advertisement. Some apps have access to GPS or telephony data.
2. The Privacy Friendly Torchlight App completely relinquishes advertisement. Many other apps in the Google Play Store display advertisement.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Torchlight (Privacy Friendly)?
(SECUSO) Torchlight app with minimal permissions (CAMERA) and no advertisement
Who develops Torchlight (Privacy Friendly)?
Torchlight (Privacy Friendly) is developed by SECUSO - Security Usability Society.
Which Android version does Torchlight (Privacy Friendly) require?
Torchlight (Privacy Friendly) requires Android API 17 or later.
What is the current version of Torchlight (Privacy Friendly)?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.3.5.
Which license does Torchlight (Privacy Friendly) use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for Torchlight (Privacy Friendly)?
https://github.com/SecUSo/privacy-friendly-torchlight
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