How to change the color of the LED on Xiaomi: all working ways

Why change the color of the indicator to Xiaomi?

The LED light on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a decoration, but a useful alert tool, it signals missed calls, messages, low battery power and other events. However, standard colors (usually red, green and blue) do not always suit users. Some want to personalize the device to their own style, someone needs to distinguish notifications from different applications, and some are just tired of monotony.

In this article, we’ll look at all the available ways to change the color of the LED on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from standard MIUI settings to alternative methods using third-party apps and engineering menus. It’s important to understand that the capabilities depend on the smartphone model: on some devices, the LED does not physically support multicolor backlighting, and it can only be turned on/off.

Which Xiaomi models support color change of the LED?

Not all Xiaomi smartphones allow you to flexibly adjust the indicator, here are the key points to consider:

• 📱 Flagship models (series Xiaomi) 12/13/14, Mi 10/11, Mix: usually support advanced LED settings, including color selection for different types of notifications.
• 💰 Mid-size segment (Redmi Note) 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5): often have basic options (on/off, select from the 2-3 flower-colour).
• 🔋 Budget models (Redmi) A1/A2, POCO C-series: usually devoid of LED at all or allow only to activate it without changing the shade.
• ⚠️ Outdated Devices (until 2018): May require root rights or an engineering menu for customization.

To see if your model supports color change, check for the LED indicator in the Settings → Notifications menu. If it does not, you will have to use workarounds.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the LED is integrated into the screen and does not have a separate backlight. In this case, color change is possible only through the Always-on Display settings (AOD).

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options.It is suitable for most modern Xiaomi smartphones and does not require additional programs.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Notifications.
2. Scroll down and select the LED indicator (on some firmware, the item may be called the Notification Indicator).
3. Activate the slider Show the LED indicator.
4. Click on the indicator color and select one of the options offered (usually 3-7 shades are available).
5. For individual applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), you can set a unique color: go to Notification Settings for the application → select the desired → Additional → LED color.

Limitations of the method:

• 🎨 The color palette is limited (usually) 3-7 shade).
• 🔄 Not all apps support individual customization.
• 📵 On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) Only the choice between red, green and blue is available.

Method 2: Use of the Engineering Menu (for advanced)

If the standard settings don't work, you can try changing the color through the engineering menu, which requires caution, as incorrect actions can lead to failures.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Testing → Single Item Test.
3. Scroll down to the LED (or Lights on some firmware) item and click on it.
4. In the window that opens, select the color available (e.g. Red, Green, Blue) or enter the RGB values manually (if supported).
5. Save the changes and restart the device.

Warnings:

• 🛠️ On some devices, the engineering menu is blocked by the manufacturer.
• 🔧 Changes may be reset after firmware update.
• ⚡ Wrong values RGB This can cause the indicator to flicker or fail.

Method 3: Third-party applications for customization

If the built-in options are limited, Google Play apps come to the rescue, allowing you to expand the functionality of the LED, add new colors and even animations.

Top.-3 applications for setting the indicator:

How to set up Light Manager:

1. Install the app and give you access to notifications.
2. In the main menu, select LED notifications.
3. Click Add Rule and select an app (like Viber).
4. Specify Color, Blinking Frequency and Duration.
5. Save the settings and test by sending yourself a notification.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Always On Edge) can drain the battery faster due to the constant operation of the screen.

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If the LED does not respond to the settings in the application, check whether the power saving mode blocks its operation. Add the application to the exception list in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

Method 4: Color change through ADB (for power users)

For those who are ready to dive into technical details, there is a method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) that allows you to change the system parameters of the LED, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) → Return to Additional Settings → For Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
4. Use the command to change the color of the LED (example for red): adb shell su -c "echo 255 0 0 > /sys/class/leds/red/color" Where 255 0 0 — significance RGB (For green: 0 255 0, blue-colored: 0 0 255.
5. Restart the device so that the changes take effect.

Limitations and risks:

• 🖥️ Requires root access or unlocked bootloader.
• 🔌 Incorrect commands can cause system failure.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware settings will reset.

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ADB-This approach is only suitable for advanced users. If you are not sure about your actions, use standard settings or third-party applications.

Problems and Solutions: Why does the color of the LED not change?

Sometimes users find that the indicator does not respond to changes. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods worked, it is possible that your Xiaomi model does not support LED color change at the software level, in which case there are two options:

• 🔧 Replacement of LED with multicolor (requires disassembly of the device and soldering skills).
• 📱 Use of alternative warning methods (vibration, sounds, Always-on Display).

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions