How to turn off the light indicator when calling Xiaomi Redmi

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have many features designed to improve the user experience, but some of them can cause significant discomfort. One of these features is the light indication, which is activated during an incoming call. Often users are faced with a situation where the phone, lying down on the table or in your pocket, begins to flash a flash or LED. This not only attracts unnecessary attention, but can discharge the battery faster than usual.

Understanding how to manage these settings is critical to keeping the device running comfortably. In the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, the paths to the switches needed may vary depending on the software version. We'll look at all possible scenarios, from permanently turning off the notification indicator to blocking the flash during a conversation, which will allow you to fully control the light signals of your gadget.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the algorithms for different models, including the Redmi Note budget series and Xiaomi’s flagship lineups. You’ll learn where the hidden menus of engineering settings hide and how to use the system’s standard tools for fine customization.

Why you need a light indicator and why it should be turned off

A light indicator, or LED-The notifier was originally designed as a useful tool to quickly inform the user of missed calls or messages without the need to unlock the screen. But in today’s environment, with displays brighter and interfaces more informative, this feature is often redundant, and many smartphone owners prefer to see notifications directly on the lock screen, which contains more contextual information.

The constant blinking of an LED or flash can be not only an annoyance, but also a real problem in certain situations. For example, when watching movies in the dark or while sleeping next to your phone, bright flashes can disturb your peace. In addition, active use of the flash as an event indicator leads to increased energy consumption, which reduces the battery life of the device in standby mode.

⚠️ Note: Some budget models may not have a physical LED and the main camera flash is the primary camera flash, and turning this off in settings may affect other applications that use a flashlight.

By turning off the lights, you also improve your digital hygiene. Your phone stops requiring your attention every few minutes, allowing you to stay focused at work or school. This is especially true for those who receive dozens of calls and messages every day. Managing these signals is the first step to personalizing your Android device.

Disabling the notification indicator through system settings

The easiest and safest way to remove blinking is to use the standard system settings menu. Depending on the version of the MIUI shell, the location of the items may vary slightly, but the general logic remains the same. You will need to find the section responsible for additional settings or special features.

To start, open the main app menu and go to Settings, and then you need to find a section that can be called "Additional settings" or "Advanced settings." This is where the switches that control the behavior of the LED indicator usually hide. In new firmware versions, this functionality is often transferred to the "Special capabilities" section.

When you go to the right section, look for the "Light indicator" or "Notification indicator." Inside this menu, you will see a list of applications that allow light alarms, search the list for "Phone" or "Incoming calls" and move the switch to the "Off" position, which will completely stop the flashing of the LED when a call arrives.

• 📱 Open “Settings” on your Xiaomi or Redmi device.
• 🔍 Go to the section "Additional settings" or "Special features».
• 💡 Find the item "Light indicator" and select the application "Phone».
• ❌ Turn off the switch next to the desired function.

If you don't find it in the basic settings, your version of the shell may be hiding it deeper. Try searching by settings by typing in "indicator" or "light." The system will automatically prompt you to go to the menu you want. It's a universal method that works on most current versions of Android.

Setting up flash behavior during a conversation

Special attention should be paid to the feature in which the flash flash flashes directly during an active conversation. This can be useful if the phone is lying down, so you do not miss the end of the conversation or an important moment, but for many it becomes a source of discomfort.

Open the standard call app, which you usually dial through. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner or the gear icon to enter the call settings. In the menu that opens, select Incoming Calls. This is where the switch that flashes the camera while connecting to the subscriber is located.

In some cases, especially on older versions of MIUI, this option may be called "Flash on Notification." Make sure you turn off the call-related option, not the message option, if your goal is to keep quiet during the conversation. Once you make changes, the settings apply instantly, no reboot is required.

⚠️ Warning: If you turn off the flash in the call settings, it will stop flashing even when the call is incoming if the phone is down. Make sure the call volume is loud enough so you hear the caller.

It is worth noting that in some models with AMOLED-If the LED continues to signal after switching off, check the lock screen settings. The mode that simulates light notification through dimming part of the screen may be active.

Using the Security App to Manage Notifications

In the Xiaomi ecosystem, the central element of system management is the Security app, which not only cleans memory and checks viruses, but also contains deep notification settings that duplicate and extend the capabilities of the standard menu, where you can more flexibly configure the behavior of the indicator for each application separately.

Run the Security app and find the Notifications or Notification Management section. In some versions of the interface, this section is hidden inside the Settings menu of the security app itself. You will need to find the Notification Indicator or Light Indicator category.

Inside this menu, you have a complete list of all the installed applications that are eligible to use the LED. Find System Services or Phone directly. The switch next to the name will allow you to prevent the application from using the light signal. This is especially useful if the standard settings are not saved or reset after the system update.

Using the Security app gives you the advantage of having a deeper system level settings, and if you encounter a bug where the indicator lights up spontaneously, resetting notification settings through this tool often helps to solve the problem.

Solving problems with spontaneous inclusion of the indicator

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the light indicator continues to flash even after all settings have been turned off, this can be caused by a software failure, application conflict or an error in the Android system process, in which case a deeper diagnosis is required.

The first step should be to delete the cache of the Phone and Contacts app. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find Phone, select Memory and click Clear Cache. Fear not, it won't delete your contacts or call history, but it will reset temporary files that may have caused the error.

If cleaning the cache didn’t help, check if you have a third-party call or flashlight management app installed.Such programs often intercept system functions and ignore standard MIUI settings.Try temporarily removing newly installed applications related to lighting or calls and checking the indicator’s behavior.

• 🧹 Clear the cache of the system application “Phone” through the application management menu.
• 📲 Check the list of installed apps for flashlights or bells.
• 🔄 Reset the notification settings in the Security app».
• 🔋 Restart the device in safe mode to eliminate the impact of third-party software.

In rare cases, the problem may be a physical malfunction of the proximity sensor, if the phone thinks it's not in the ear, it may keep flashing, wipe the top of the screen and check if the protective glass is interfering with the sensors.

Alternative methods and third-party applications

For advanced users who lack standard functionality, there are alternative ways to control light indications. Google Play apps like NotifyBuddy or Light Manager allow you to create your own blinking profiles or block your work completely. LED-program-level module.

These applications require special permissions, including access to special capabilities (Accessibility), and once installed, you can set up complex scenarios, such as turning off the indicator only at night or only when the phone is in a certain geolocation position, which gives you flexibility that is not available in standard settings.

⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party applications to manage the system requires broad access rights. Use only proven high-ranking software to avoid personal data leakage.

There is also a method of disabling through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), but it requires a connection to a computer and basic command line knowledge. The pm disable command can completely disable the system service responsible for the LED, but this can lead to unstable system operation during updates.

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If you use a third-party call app (like Truecaller), you should look for light indicator settings inside that app itself, not in Xiaomi’s system menu.

Third-party solutions are a last resort, and 95% of the time, it's enough to configure the built-in MIUIs, but if you're an enthusiast who wants to take full control of every pixel and LED, these tools are a useful addition to the arsenal.

The Impact of MIUI and HyperOS Version on Settings

Xiaomi is constantly updating its shell, and with each major update (for example, the transition from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14 or HyperOS), the location of the settings may change. In recent versions, there is a tendency to simplify the interface and hide secondary functions in the “More” or “Additional” submenu.

In HyperOS, the search algorithm often replaces the complex menu structure, so if you can't find the switch manually, just tap the magnifier at the top of the settings screen and type in "light" or "indicator," and the system will prompt you to go to the desired item, no matter how deep the menu is currently hidden.

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Searching for settings is the fastest way to find hidden features in newer versions of MIUI and HyperOS, as the menu structure is constantly changing.

Owners of older devices should be aware that support for some light display features may be discontinued in new versions of Android. If the feature is lost after the firmware update, it is likely that it was eliminated by developers in favor of on-screen notifications, in which case only third-party applications will help.