# Shake Flashlight

> Turn on your flashlight by shaking!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AndroidRock
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 4,708,068
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (59,476 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.62
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2015-03-20
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight)
- **Website:** [http://www.guiyuan0316.com/](http://www.guiyuan0316.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://arshakeflashlightprivacypolicy.blogspot.kr/2017/02/shake-flashlight-privacy-policy.html](http://arshakeflashlightprivacypolicy.blogspot.kr/2017/02/shake-flashlight-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

### Shake Flashlight Chrome Extension

Shake Flashlight lets you instantly toggle your device's camera flashlight with a simple shake. No need to navigate through menus or unlock multiple screens—just turn on your screen and give your phone a quick shake to illuminate your surroundings.

This lightweight and user-friendly extension enhances convenience and accessibility, making it perfect for dark environments or emergency situations. Fast activation saves you precious time when you need light the most.

## Rankings

- #25,294 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Many reviews praise the app for a bright flashlight and the shake-to-activate concept, with several reporting it works well when active. However, recurring issues dilute satisfaction: ads and intrusive promotions, foreground-only operation, unreliable shake triggering, and device-specific incompatibilities. Usability can also be frustrating due to extra steps and occasional auto-turn-offs. Overall, the concept is loved by some, but reliability and UX problems are common pain points.

### Pros

- Bright flashlight when active.
- Effective and often reliable when it works.
- Shake-to-activate is convenient and easy to use.
- Familiar experience similar to the Motorola shake app.
- Positive sentiment toward the concept and overall experience when functioning.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads/promotions that degrade the experience (ads are frequent and vary in quality).
- Requires the app to be open in the foreground; no background operation or seamless shake activation from other apps.
- Inconsistent/unstable shake activation; sometimes doesn’t turn on or respond reliably.
- Device compatibility issues; not working on certain phones (e.g., S25, Xcover Pro).
- Difficult to use due to extra steps and occasional automatic light turn-off; usability can be frustrating.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androidrocker.shakeflashlight)