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description: >-
  Flashlight plugin for Cordova and Ionic. This plugin allows you to switch the flashlight / torch of the device on and off.  Requires Cordova plugin:…
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# Flashlight

This plugin allows you to switch the flashlight / torch of the device on and off.

Requires Cordova plugin: `cordova-plugin-flashlight`. For more info, please see the [Flashlight plugin docs](https://github.com/EddyVerbruggen/Flashlight-PhoneGap-Plugin).

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-flashlight
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/flashlight
```

**Plugin Repo:** [https://github.com/EddyVerbruggen/Flashlight-PhoneGap-Plugin](https://github.com/EddyVerbruggen/Flashlight-PhoneGap-Plugin)

## Supported Platforms

- Android
- iOS
- Windows Phone 8

## Further Information

- [Installation Guide](../../installation.md)
- [FAQ](../../faq.md)