iPhone 16/Plus How to adjust the Flashlight Beam Pattern?

[Julien]

Not a big deal but all information I have read says and shows you can adjust the Flashlight Beam Pattern/angle by swapping left or right. I can't get it to do this on my 16 plus w/iOS18.1 beta. What am I missing?

 

[GuruGuy]

Not a big deal but all information I have read and seen says and shows you can adjust the Flashlight Beam Pattern/angle by swapping left or right. I can't get it to do this on my 16 plus w/iOS18.1 beta. What am I missing?

View attachment 2437825

Nice Bank of America building pic

 

[pgoelz]

When I swipe left / right on the flashlight graphic on my 16 Pro, the flashlight beam stays aimed straight ahead but goes from wide to narrow.

 

[BigBlur]

It's only available on the Pros (phones that have "Adaptive True Tone flash"). The Pros have more LEDs to make different lighting patterns. This article basically explains how it works.

How iPhone 14 Pro Adaptive True Tone flash creates perfect light for your photos | AppleInsider

The iPhone 14 Pro has a new segmented Adaptive True Tone flash that can adapt to a camera's focal length. Here's how a small change helps photography.

appleinsider.com

 

[Julien]

It's only available on the Pros (phones that have "Adaptive True Tone flash"). The Pros have more LEDs to make different lighting patterns. This article basically explains how it works.

How iPhone 14 Pro Adaptive True Tone flash creates perfect light for your photos | AppleInsider

The iPhone 14 Pro has a new segmented Adaptive True Tone flash that can adapt to a camera's focal length. Here's how a small change helps photography.

appleinsider.com

Kinda thought that might be the case but I read several and none stated that. Here is an example that says it is available.

 

[GuruGuy]

You shouldn’t be seeing the graphic that shows it being adjustable unless it’s adjustable.

Here’s another link that may help

iPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it works - 9to5Mac

This guide with screenshots covers how to use the iPhone flashlight in iOS 18 with beam width control and more.

9to5mac.com

Step #4

 

[Julien]

Nice Bank of America building pic

Thx, but just a random pic since I have my Wallpaper set to Random from my Pictures. I live in the city and run all around. Take tons of pics and probably have a 100 with BoA building in them. Just a couple for no reason.

 

[GuruGuy]

Thx, but just a random pic since I have my Wallpaper set to Random from my Pictures. I live in the city and run all around. Take tons of pics and probably have a 100 with BoA building in them. Just a couple for no reason.

View attachment 2437854View attachment 2437855

I’m a Midtown resident.

 

[BigBlur]

Kinda thought that might be the case but I read several and none stated that. Here is an example that says it is available.

View attachment 2437844

Sounds like the author of that article thought it was for all phones that have Dynamic Island, but didn't realize it's also dependent on the flash/LED hardware that's currently only on the Pros.

You shouldn’t be seeing the graphic that shows it being adjustable unless it’s adjustable.

Here’s another link that may help

iPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it works - 9to5Mac

This guide with screenshots covers how to use the iPhone flashlight in iOS 18 with beam width control and more.

9to5mac.com

Step #4

The graphic still shows because we can swipe up/down to adjust brightness; just can't swipe left/right to adjust the beam because the LEDs on the regular models aren't capable of doing that.

 

[GuruGuy]

Sounds like the author of that article thought it was for all phones that have Dynamic Island, but didn't realize it's also dependent on the flash/LED hardware that's currently only on the Pros.


The graphic still shows because we can swipe up/down to adjust brightness; just can't swipe left/right to adjust the beam because the LEDs on the regular models aren't capable of doing that.

Guess Apple can’t be bothered having an accurate graphic for the model it’s displaying on. Sucks