Torchie - Volume Button Torch
7.5 233
v3.2.1 by Anselm and Anselm
About Torchie
Torchie (Package Name: in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie) is developed by Anselm and Anselm and the latest version of Torchie - Volume Button Torch 3.2.1 was updated on June 7, 2019. Torchie - Volume Button Torch is in the category of Tools. You can check all apps from the developer of Torchie - Volume Button Torch and find 30 alternative apps to Torchie - Volume Button Torch on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 4.0.3+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
Turn on/off super bright flashlight / LED / torch on your phone instantly by holding both volume buttons / keys together! It's quick, fast, and innovative. It works in screen on, lock screen and screen off (when enabled from settings). Just works anytime! It makes you feel that you have a handy conventional battery-operated torch with physical hardware button access! it's tiny, small, free and runs silently as a background service. Absolutely no root required!
This app uses Accessibility services
Torchie requires a service to run in background to intercept PHYSICAL VOLUME BUTTON KEY presses. Since a normal 'Service' cannot intercept Hardware Key presses, an 'Accessibility Service' is needed for this purpose. It does not do anything apart from intercepting Volume Key presses. It is also to be noted that, without internet access, information if collected may also be within the device and not sent out threatening your privacy.
TORCHIE IS OPEN SOURCE NOW!
Get the full source code here : https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android
FEATURES:
★ Turn on/off torch / flashlight / LED just by holding volume Buttons / keys together
★ Works in screen on, lock screen, even while screen off (when enabled from Settings)
★ Open Source (Source code: https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android)
★ Balanced power consumption (Zero usage to operate in screen ON and lock screen conditions)
★ Standalone torch / flashlight / LED app
★ Easy, innovative and handy Material Design UI
★ Very light, tiny and small (~1 MB)
★ No privacy / security issues
★ No Root required
★ No framework / plugin required
★ No Ads and No spyware
★ Free & forever it is so
❤ Donation is available as In-App purchase
https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki/FAQs
Also, Torchie does not have 'Internet Permission'. So it's impossible to send anything to anyone!
Torchie's source code is available here https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android. You can go through every line of code!
Give a second thought please before giving NEGATIVE REVIEWS
We aren't a company. We are brothers. We have no reason to collect anything from you! We made Torchie out of passion to make something innovative. So, If you find Torchie useful, please donate to support us! It'll greatly help us! :)
https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/donate
NOTE:
1. For Android 4.0.3 ICS, 4.1 JB, 4.2 JB users ONLY
Flashlight / torch / LED may turn on if you swipe to change volume in volume Panel. (Tip: Disable for screen on)
2. Screen off will not work by default
Torchie functionality is disabled by default in screen off, to prevent battery drain. Using in lock screen will not cause/accelerate battery drain. Advice is that using in lock screen is handy
Learn more: https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/help
PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED:
1. In-app purchases
Donate us conveniently from within the app.
2. Camera
Camera and flash are treated as same unit till Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow)
3. Bind to an accessibility service
To detect your hardware physical volume key presses
4. Prevent device from sleeping
Needed only when enabled for screen off
5. Control flashlight
6. Control vibration
Having any issues?
Help & FAQ @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki
Open a issue @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/issues
Contact Us @ https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/contact
This app uses Accessibility services
Torchie requires a service to run in background to intercept PHYSICAL VOLUME BUTTON KEY presses. Since a normal 'Service' cannot intercept Hardware Key presses, an 'Accessibility Service' is needed for this purpose. It does not do anything apart from intercepting Volume Key presses. It is also to be noted that, without internet access, information if collected may also be within the device and not sent out threatening your privacy.
TORCHIE IS OPEN SOURCE NOW!
Get the full source code here : https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android
FEATURES:
★ Turn on/off torch / flashlight / LED just by holding volume Buttons / keys together
★ Works in screen on, lock screen, even while screen off (when enabled from Settings)
★ Open Source (Source code: https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android)
★ Balanced power consumption (Zero usage to operate in screen ON and lock screen conditions)
★ Standalone torch / flashlight / LED app
★ Easy, innovative and handy Material Design UI
★ Very light, tiny and small (~1 MB)
★ No privacy / security issues
★ No Root required
★ No framework / plugin required
★ No Ads and No spyware
★ Free & forever it is so
❤ Donation is available as In-App purchase
https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki/FAQs
Also, Torchie does not have 'Internet Permission'. So it's impossible to send anything to anyone!
Torchie's source code is available here https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android. You can go through every line of code!
Give a second thought please before giving NEGATIVE REVIEWS
We aren't a company. We are brothers. We have no reason to collect anything from you! We made Torchie out of passion to make something innovative. So, If you find Torchie useful, please donate to support us! It'll greatly help us! :)
https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/donate
NOTE:
1. For Android 4.0.3 ICS, 4.1 JB, 4.2 JB users ONLY
Flashlight / torch / LED may turn on if you swipe to change volume in volume Panel. (Tip: Disable for screen on)
2. Screen off will not work by default
Torchie functionality is disabled by default in screen off, to prevent battery drain. Using in lock screen will not cause/accelerate battery drain. Advice is that using in lock screen is handy
Learn more: https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/help
PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED:
1. In-app purchases
Donate us conveniently from within the app.
2. Camera
Camera and flash are treated as same unit till Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow)
3. Bind to an accessibility service
To detect your hardware physical volume key presses
4. Prevent device from sleeping
Needed only when enabled for screen off
5. Control flashlight
6. Control vibration
Having any issues?
Help & FAQ @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/wiki
Open a issue @ https://github.com/anselm94/Torchie-Android/issues
Contact Us @ https://torchieapp.wordpress.com/contact
Torchie 3.2.1 Update
* [FIX] Screen Off mode not working on devices running Android 9.0 Pie* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other fixes & improvements
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Torchie - Volume Button Torch
3.2.1
APK
June 7, 2019
1.34 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.0.3+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: f625fa322e24f50c5de20595454fe5601ed8be7e
Size: 1.34 MB
What's New:
* [FIX] Screen Off mode not working on devices running Android 9.0 Pie
* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other fixes & improvements
* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other fixes & improvements
Torchie - Volume Button Torch
3.2
APK
June 5, 2019
1.34 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.0.3+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: bf1c909a6fc676e12ddfa5d61ffab3b3b181425a
Size: 1.34 MB
What's New:
* [FIX] Screen Off mode not working on devices running Android 9.0 Pie
* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other Improvements
* [FIX] Removed in-app language change settings
* [FIX] Few settings like Proximity Sense not getting persisted
* [FIX] Other Improvements
Torchie - Volume Button Torch
3.1
APK
November 19, 2017
1.39 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.0.3+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 1f0fa7c420b071f7df7401d2a7b9e675df33795e
Size: 1.39 MB
What's New:
Torchie 3.1
* [FIX] Notification showing even if Accessibility Service is enabled
* [USABILITY] Few settings get disabled, if Accessibility Service is not enabled
* Updated 'Usage of Accessibility Service'
* [FIX] Notification showing even if Accessibility Service is enabled
* [USABILITY] Few settings get disabled, if Accessibility Service is not enabled
* Updated 'Usage of Accessibility Service'
Torchie - Volume Button Torch
3.0
APK
August 25, 2017
1.36 MB
Requires Android: Android 4.0.3+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: de654664bb4bea0df7972e2d4d945c5abaef0e17
Size: 1.36 MB
What's New:
VERSION 3.0
* FIX Proximity Sensor/IR Blaster issue fixed
* FIX Less memory footprint
* Completely re-written code base
* Lots of bug fixes
Translations added!
Japanese - naofum@github
* FIX Proximity Sensor/IR Blaster issue fixed
* FIX Less memory footprint
* Completely re-written code base
* Lots of bug fixes
Translations added!
Japanese - naofum@github
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Update Date:
2019-06-07
Latest Version:
3.2.1
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Android 4.0.3+
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