diff --git a/apps/torch/ChangeLog b/apps/torch/ChangeLog
index 4d8f47500..fd904b6e8 100644
--- a/apps/torch/ChangeLog
+++ b/apps/torch/ChangeLog
@@ -2,3 +2,4 @@
 0.02: Change start sequence to BTN1/3/1/3 to avoid accidental turning on (fix #342)
 0.03: Add Color Changing Settings
 0.04: Add Support For Bangle.js 2
+0.05: Default full Brightness
diff --git a/apps/torch/app.js b/apps/torch/app.js
index 864efb883..2af35fdb6 100644
--- a/apps/torch/app.js
+++ b/apps/torch/app.js
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ function loadSettings() {
 
 loadSettings();
 
+Bangle.setLCDBrightness(1);
 Bangle.setLCDPower(1);
 Bangle.setLCDTimeout(0);
 g.reset();
diff --git a/apps/torch/metadata.json b/apps/torch/metadata.json
index 37e6f6b95..af85370ac 100644
--- a/apps/torch/metadata.json
+++ b/apps/torch/metadata.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "id": "torch",
   "name": "Torch",
   "shortName": "Torch",
-  "version": "0.04",
+  "version": "0.05",
   "description": "Turns screen white to help you see in the dark. Select from the launcher or press BTN1,BTN3,BTN1,BTN3 quickly to start when in any app that shows widgets on Bangle.js 1. You can also set the color through the app's setting menu.",
   "icon": "app.png",
   "tags": "tool,torch",