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Moto X (2014) flicks on built-in flashlight with Android 5.1 update

Posted on May 10, 2015April 24, 2020 By Hulk

A new quick-access gesture in the latest Lollipop build turns on the phone’s flashlight with a wave of the wrist.

 

New update lets users chop the Moto X in the air to enable the flashlight.James Martin

 

Motorola on Friday began pushing out an Android software update to its current flagship smartphone, the second-generation Moto X. This isn’t just any old update, mind you, but one with a cool new feature.

As part of Android 5.1, Motorola has introduced a new Moto Action gesture that turns on the phone’s flashlight. Clunkily called “Chop twice for Flashlight”on Motorola’s official website, you wave the phone in the air like you’re cutting an onion. This turns on the LED camera flash until you “chop” again to turn it off.

In addition to Motorola’s flashlight action, Android 5.1 provides a number of other enhancements, including stronger security for lost or stolen devices. Additionally, the update brings HD voice support and quicker access to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings.
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