Flash Blink

Flash Blink- Now you can get your notifications through camera flashlight!

Flash Blink - Notification Flashlight App

"Flash Blink" is an innovative Android app that notifies users of incoming calls, SMS, and alarms by using the device's camera flashlight. Launched in 2012, it features customizable flash rates, profile modes, and a torch function, making it a versatile tool for managing notifications and even serving as a flashlight. Users can tailor notifications for specific apps and contacts, ensuring they never miss important alerts.
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App stats

Users: 284,675
5
Version: 5.9 (Last updated: 2019-06-11)
Creation date: 2013-07-13
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts
Phone: read phone status and identity
Camera: take pictures and videos
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • view network connections
  • control flashlight
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration

Ranking

Other platforms

Flash Block (Plus) (v0.1.9)
3.20 (111) 10,000
Flash Block (Plus) (v0.1.10resigned1)
2.79 (56) 4,718
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App summary

Flash Blink was born March 20th 2012, and the first of it's kind! Now its all new, used and loved by android users all over the world. Now available on play store!

Flash Blink intimates you about any incoming notifications on your android device by triggering the flash light LED present behind the screen of your device.
So now you can get notifications through camera flashlight! It includes for the following:
*Incoming calls
*Sms
*Alarm
*Third Party Applications
*Custom Contacts

You can also use the application as a torch,includes torch widget far fast access.

Please test your phone's capabilities with the torch button.
If the flash fires, you are all set.

>>Features:
-Simple and easy to use interface.
-Includes Torch and Torch widget.
-Viewable torch button in the dark.
-Flash notification for:
~Incoming call
~Sms
~Alarm
~Third party applications.

-Repeat Flash notification if you have missed call or unread sms. (stops after 1 hour)
-Customize flash rate for each application.
-Customize time and blink rate of flash for call,SMS and Alarm.
-Profile Mode to disable Flash for specific time.
-Screen On Mode so as to save battery.
-Mute flash for call/Alarm
-Customize flash settings for each contact
-Flash support for selected contacts

# Incoming Call Flash
1) When a call arrives, the flash sparks.

# SMS Flash
1) Flash Blinks, when SMS arrived.
(Using other SMS app like Handcent/GoSMS, behavior may not work. It can work it by selecting the app in Third party application list)

# Third Party Application Flash
1) Notification for third party Application should be enabled in Settings->Third party Applications Setting of Flash Blink along with [Accessibility] service
in phone settings.
2) Flash blinks, when there is notification for the selected App.
3) Long press the Selected App to customize flash rate.

#Custom Contact
1) Enable white list feature to enabled flash only for specific contact in custom contacts settings->contact setttings
2) Override only flash settings for selected contacts by enabling in custom contact settings.

# Profile Mode
1) Disable Flash for specific time.

# Missed Call / Unread SMS Flash
1) Flash is repeated at specific intervals [ max 1 hour]

#FAQ:
1) How to solve Text-To-Speech problem. (Voice issue)
- Disable all of TTS-related app
[Look for Pico TTS application in Settings->Applications->Manage Applications and disable it.]
Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44536483&postcount=306

#Credits for Language Translations:
~German[Daniel S(Dtrieb), User_99]
~Slovene [Orglce].

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use flash on/off options
  • Ad-free experience
  • Flashes to announce calls and SMS
Cons
  • Not working on multiple phone models
  • Issues with permissions on newer Android versions
  • Lack of clear compatibility information
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or has issues on specific devices
  • No response or functionality for missed calls/texts
  • Strong dissatisfaction with the app's performance
User reviews
Doesn't work
by Chelle, 2022-09-16

Doesn't to anything.
by Bryant Walley, 2022-01-12

Good
by Yubraj Chettri, 2021-11-26
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