How to change the color of the indicator on Xiaomi: all the ways for smartphones and smart gadgets

Why Xiaomi’s indicator color is more important than you think

The LED light on Xiaomi devices is not just a decoration; it signals battery charge, notifications, system errors, and even charging connection status. By default, the manufacturer sets standard colors (usually red when discharged, orange when charged, green when fully charged), but these settings can be completely reconfigured to suit your preferences — if you know where to look.

The problem is that in the latest versions of MIUI 13/14, many options are hidden deep in the menu or not at all in the basic firmware. And on the budget models of Redmi and POCO, the indicator functionality is often stripped down. In this article, we will analyze all working methods, from standard settings to hidden commands through ADB and third-party applications, you will learn how to make the indicator flash blue when messages, purple when missed calls or turn it off altogether for the night.

Important: not all Xiaomi devices support color change indicator. For example, on Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ LED monocolor (white only), and on POCO F4 GT it is not at all. You can check the presence of the indicator by connecting the device to charging - if the light is next to the front camera or on the bottom panel, then the settings are available.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings (for supported models)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options. It works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with the MIUI 10–14 firmware version, but the available colors depend on the model. For example, on the Xiaomi Mi 11 you can choose from 7 shades, and on the Redmi 9A you can only choose from 3.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Scroll down and select the Notification Indicator (on some devices, the item is called LED indicator or Notifications Backlight).
3. Activate the slider Enable the indicator.
4. Click on the indicator color and select one of the options offered (usually red, green, blue, yellow are available).
5. In the Behavior section, set up what events the indicator should light up: charging, missed calls, messages, etc.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro option The color of the indicator may not be available, which means that your model supports only single-color backlighting (usually white) or its settings are blocked by the manufacturer.

Method 2: Hidden settings via the engineering menu (#4636##)

If you don’t have a color change option in your standard settings, try activating it through the engineering menu, which works on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) and requires caution – wrong actions can cause crashes.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Battery Information block.
4. Click on LED Indicator (if there is no such item, then your device does not support this function).
5. In the window that opens, select a color from the list (e.g. Blue, Green, Red) and save the settings.

🔹 Important: After changing the color through the engineering menu, you may need to restart the device. If the indicator stops working completely, return the settings to the factory settings (Reset). LED Settings on the same menu).

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can change the color of the indicator via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is universal, but requires connecting the device to a computer and basic command line knowledge. Suitable for all Xiaomi devices on Android 10-14, including those where the indicator is not configured by default.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and program ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with enabled debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the smartphone to the computer and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.


2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:




adb devices




(The name of your device should appear).




3. Enter a command to change the color of the indicator when charging:




adb shell settings put global battery_light_pulse 1




adb shell settings put global battery_light_color FF0000FF (red)




Replace FF0000FF with the desired color in ARGB format:




- FF0000FF - red




- FF00FF00 - green.




- FF0000FF - blue




- FFFF0000 - yellow.




4. To apply the changes, restart the device:




adb reboot

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB If the indicator stops working after restarting, reset the color settings with the command:

adb shell settings delete global battery_light_color

Method 4: Third-party applications for indicator setting

If previous methods didn’t work or seemed too complicated, you can use third-party utilities that offer more options for colors, animations, and even the ability to link the indicator to specific applications (for example, blue for Telegram, green for WhatsApp).

The best apps for Xiaomi:

🔹 Important: Some applications (such as Ambient Music Mod) require root rights to work properly, and without them, functionality will be limited.

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If the indicator does not change color after installing the application, check the permissions: go to Settings → Applications → Permissions Management → Autorun and enable autorun for the selected program.

Method 5: Color Change through Custom Firmware (TWRP + Magisk)

For the most advanced users who are ready to sacrifice the warranty for the sake of full control over the indicator, there is an option with the installation of custom firmware or Magisk module. This will not only change the color, but also add new modes of operation (for example, pulsating backlight or gradient transitions).

What you need:

• 📱 Unlocked bootloader (official instructions from Xiaomi).
• 💾 Established recovery TWRP.
• 🔧 Magisk module with support LED-settings (e.g, LED Control for Xiaomi).

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (the process takes up to 7 days of waiting). SMS-code from Xiaomi).
2. Install TWRP via fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot reboot recovery
3. In TWRP, you can download Magisk (XDA).
4. Install a module to control the indicator (e.g. LED Control for Xiaomi) through Magisk Manager.
5. Restart the device and adjust the colors in the module menu.

⚠️ Attention: Unlocking the bootloader resets all data on the device and can lead to loss of warranty. Also, some banking applications (for example, Sberbank Online) stop working on devices with Magisk due to the SafetyNet trigger.

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Custom firmware gives you maximum customization freedom, but requires technical skills, and for most users, standard methods or third-party applications are enough.

Problem Solving: The indicator doesn’t change color or doesn’t work

If after all the manipulations the indicator did not catch fire with the desired color (or stopped working at all), check the following points:

🔧 Frequent causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Low battery charge: On some devices, the indicator turns off when the charge level is below 15.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb: In this mode, the notification indicator may not work. Check the settings in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb.
• 🔄 Firmware failure: If the indicator stopped working after the update MIUI, Try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the indicator does not burn at all (even when charging), the LED may have burned out.

🔹 Diagnosis through the test menu:

To check if the indicator is working physically, enter in the dialer:

##0*## (display test)


or


#06## (Sensor check)

If the test menu lights up, the problem is the software settings. If it doesn't, it's a hardware malfunction.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the indicator on Xiaomi