How to signal SOS with your phone's flashlight
Every phone has a flashlight. Almost none of them can call for help. The difference matters exactly once — and that once is why SOS Torch: Flashlight & Morse exists: a clean, instant torch with a one-tap, internationally recognised SOS morse signal (··· ––– ···) built in.
When would you actually use SOS mode?
- Hiking or camping mishaps — a flashing SOS is visible far beyond shouting distance at night.
- Roadside breakdowns — signal for help and make yourself visible to traffic.
- Power blackouts — light first, signalling if things get serious.
- Boats, festivals, big crowds — any situation where "find me" beats "hear me".
How to use it
- Install SOS Torch free from Google Play.
- Open it — the torch is designed to be on in one tap. No menus between you and light.
- Need help? Hit the SOS mode — the flash blinks the morse SOS pattern automatically until you stop it. Point it where people might see it.
Why morse SOS? Three short, three long, three short is the most
widely recognised distress signal on Earth. Rescuers, sailors, pilots and scouts all know it —
your phone's flash becomes a distress beacon anyone can read.
FAQ
Is it free? Yes, free with light ads.
Does it need internet? No — the torch and SOS signal work fully offline.
Where do I get it? Google Play, Android.
SOS Torch pairs naturally with SafeMap, the offline emergency map — together they're a tiny emergency kit that lives in your pocket. See all Paper Plane apps.
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