Where in the phone Xiaomi flashlight: 5 ways to turn on all models

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need light urgently, but can't find where the flashlight is on your Xiaomi phone? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones - especially after a firmware update or a change of model. The flashlight in the brand's devices can "hide" in different places depending on the MIUI version and the particular model.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can activate a flashlight, from the standard shortcut in the notification curtain to the hidden features in the settings, how to get the button out of the way, how to get it back, what to do if the flashlight doesn't work, and how to share quick access life hacks that few people know about.

1. Basic method: curtain notifications

The most obvious and versatile method is to use the Quick Settings Panel, and on most Xiaomi models (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11), the flashlight is located here to turn it on:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification curtain.
2. If the Quick Settings Panel is not fully deployed, swipe down again.
3. Find the flashlight icon (🔦) and tap her.

If the icon isn't there, don't panic. It may be hidden behind the "More" button» (⋮) Or you need to add it manually. You can read about it in the next section.

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On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), the flashlight in the curtain only appears after the first switch on through the settings. Try activating it manually at least once so that the icon is fixed in the panel.

2.How to add a flashlight to the Quick Settings Panel if it's not there

If there is no flashlight button in the notification curtain, you can add it in 30 seconds:

1. Open the notification curtain and click on the icon «⚙️» (panelling).
2. In the list of "Add" look for "Flashlight" (or "Flashlight" in English firmware).
3. Press the icon and drag it to the active area of quick settings.
4. Click on "Ready" or "Save."

Note that on some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T), the quick setup panel can be divided into two pages - check the second by swiping to the left.

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3. Alternative method: via the control center (for MIUI 14 and later)

The latest versions of MIUI 14 and HyperOS have changed the interface a little, so the flashlight can now be in Control Center, a separate menu that opens up from the bottom up of the screen with a swipe, and here's how to use it:

1. Swipe your finger from the bottom up the screen and hold your finger for 1 second to open the full panel.
2. Find the flashlight icon (🔦) among other controls (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
3. Slip it to turn it on/off.

If the icon is not available, it can be added in the same way as in the notification curtain (see the previous section). On the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13, this method works more stable than the classic curtain.

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4. Turning on the flashlight through the phone settings

If for some reason the flashlight is not displayed in the curtain or in the control center, it can be activated through the settings menu.This method is suitable for all models, including the Redmi 9A and POCO M4 Pro:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to the "Screen Additional" section (depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Find the item "Flash" or "Flash".
4. Activate the slider or press the switch on button.

On some firmware, the path may be different. For example, on Xiaomi Mi A3 (with pure Android), the flashlight is in Settings → System → Gestures → Flashlight. If you can't find it, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).

5. Voice control: how to turn on a flashlight through Google Assistant or XiaoAI

If you need to turn on your flashlight without touching the screen (for example, when your hands are busy), you can use voice assistants. This method works on all models with Google Assistant or branded XiaoAI:

For Google Assistant:

1. Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button.
2. Say the command: "Turn on the flashlight" or "Turn on the flashlight".

For XiaoAI (Chinese firmware):

1. Activate the assistant with a long press on the power button or voice (“”).
2. Tell me: «» (dǎkāi shǒudiàntǒng).

Note: on some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 10T), voice control of the flashlight can be disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → Applications → Default → Assistant and voice input and turn on the resolution to control the flashlight.

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware devices (such as those purchased on AliExpress), XiaoAI may not understand commands in Russian or English. In this case, switch the assistant language in the settings or use Google Assistant.

6. Hidden functions: gestures and quick actions

Few people know, but on some Xiaomi models, you can turn on the flashlight without unlocking the screen or even by gesture.

• 🔄 Double pressing of the power button: POCO X3, Redmi Note 11 and other models can be set to turn on the flashlight with a double click on the power button. → Buttons and gestures → Power button → Double press and select "Flightlightlight».
• 📱 Gesture on the locked screen: On Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and some other devices, you can turn on the flashlight by swiping two fingers on the screen up or down (setting in Settings) → Lock screen → Gestures).
• 🔋 Shaking the phone: In older versions MIUI (before 12) there was a flashlight function when shaking the device. It's rare now, but you can check it in Settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.

On the Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO F4 GT, there is a unique feature called “Package flashlight mode” – if you put the phone down and shake it, the flashlight will turn on automatically. Activates in Settings → Screen → Pocket mode.

7 What to do if the flashlight does not work

If you click on the flashlight icon, but it doesn't turn on, the reasons may be different.

• 🔋 Battery discharge: At a charge level below 5%, the flashlight can automatically shut down.Put charging on.
• 📸 Camera Occupied: If the camera is being used by another app (like TikTok or Instagram), the flashlight won't turn on.Close all apps using the camera.
• 🔧 Software failure: Reboot your phone. If it doesn't work, reset your settings to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting application settings.
• 💡 Hardware malfunction: If the flashlight doesn't work even after being reset, it may be damaged LED-In this case, contact the service center.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi 9 and some other models have a bug: after upgrading to the new model MIUI 14 flashlights may disappear from the curtain, the solution is to manually add it back (see section 2) or roll back to the previous version of the firmware.

If the flashlight flashes or is unstable, check if the phone has any camera control apps (such as Open Camera or GCam) that may conflict with the firmware.

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Before contacting the service, check if the main camera is working – if not, the problem is precisely in the hardware (the plume or the camera module).

8 Additional chips: adjusting brightness and color temperature

On Xiaomi’s flagship models (like the 12S Ultra, 13 Pro), the flashlight supports brightness and even color temperature adjustment.

1. Turn on the flashlight through the curtain or control center.
2. Slap on the flashlight icon again - the settings panel will open.
3. Move the brightness slider or select the temperature (warm/cold light).

The POCO F4 GT and Redmi K50 Gaming have a "Stroboscope" feature, where the flashlight starts flashing at a given frequency, which can be useful for alarms or video shooting, activated by a long tap on the flashlight icon.

If you have a budget model (like the Redmi 9C), these features are probably not available, but you can install third-party apps from Google Play, such as:

• Flashlight + LED — supports the flashing and SOS-signal.
• Tiny Flashlight is a minimalist flashlight with a widget.
• Super-Bright LED Flashlight – allows you to use the screen as an additional light source.

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The side of flashlight applications can drain the battery faster than the standard solution. Use them only when necessary.

FAQ: Frequent questions about flashlight on Xiaomi