I’m loving this feature. I wouldn’t even call that movement chopping, it certainly isn’t violent for me like it is in your experience. Two gentle wrist swings is all it takes to activate.

It’s super natural for me to use it now any time I need a flashlight. I don’t even think about it, I just reach into my pocket and by the time I direct the phone where I need, the light is already on. Extremely convenient for me.

Sorry to hear yours doesn’t work well. Have you tried checking if your phone’s accelerometer is working properly?