Flashlight when calling Xiaomi: how to set up automatic turn on the LED

Have you ever missed an important call because the phone was on the screen down or was in the bag? Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) have a hidden feature that can save the situation - automatically turning on the flashlight when an incoming call. This option not only makes notifications more visible, but also helps you quickly find the phone in the dark.

Unfortunately, standard MIUI settings don’t have this feature — you need to activate it through hidden menus or third-party apps. In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to turn on a flashlight when you call Xiaomi in 2026, including bypassing restrictions on new firmware versions. You’ll learn which models support this feature out of the box, how to set it up on devices without root rights, and what to do if the flashlight doesn’t work.

Important: the methods differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the smartphone model. We tested the instructions on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and other popular devices. If your model does not support the standard way, do not worry, we have alternative solutions!

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a flashlight feature built-in when calling?

Many users wonder why this useful option is missing from the basic settings, as Xiaomi’s policy explains:

• 🔋 Battery savings: Continuous flashlights on (especially frequent) calls can reduce battery life on the phone. 5-15% model-wise.
• 📱 Unification of firmware: Xiaomi launches smartphones for different markets, and some features (such as flashing a flashlight) are banned by regulators in individual countries.
• 🛠️ Technical limitations: on budget models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The hardware may not support fast LED activation without delay.

However, the feature exists and works on many devices — it’s just hidden, and in the next sections, we’ll show you how to unlock it.

Method 1: Enable via hidden MIUI settings (without root)

The most reliable method that works on most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12-14 is activation via the engineering menu.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone (calling) application.
2. Enter the combination: ##6484### (or #64663## on some models).
3. The Equipment Test menu will open. Select Flashlight Test.
4. Turn on the Flash on Call or Incoming Call Flash option.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

1. Open the settings → About the phone.


2.Tap 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.




3. Go back to Settings → Additional → For developers.




4. Find the Flashlight notification option and turn it on.

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)

Make sure the flashlight is manually working (check through the notification curtain)

Battery charge of at least 30% (on some models, the function is turned off when the charge is low)

Turn off the power saving modes (they can block the flashlight from working)-->

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) post-update MIUI 14, this method may stop working. In that case, move on to Method 3.

Method 2: Use Flash Alerts 2 (for all models)

If the standard settings don’t work, the best solution is a third-party Flash Alerts 2 app (available on Google Play).

• 📞 flashing flashlights on incoming calls and SMS
• 🔔 Frequency and color settings (on models with RGB-lighting)
• 🎵 Synchronization with sound notifications
• 🔋 Optimized power consumption (the flashlight is turned on only when an active ringing is performed)

How to set up:

1. Download and install Flash Alerts 2.
2. Open the app and grant permissions to: Access notifications (Settings → Applications → Flash Alerts 2 → Notifications → Allow) Use of the camera (needed to control the flashlight)

Flash on Call

Battery Optimization

💡 Useful tip: If the flashlight doesn't blink when you call, check if the battery-saving app (like Security or Battery Doctor) blocks it. add Flash Alerts 2 to the exclusion list.

Method 3: Adjusting through ADB (for advanced users)

If the first two methods fail, you can activate the function by ADB-This requires you to connect your phone to your computer, but it's 100 percent effective on most devices.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Stick 7 times to the assembly number → Settings for developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging.


2. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB.




3. Enter a command to check the connection:


   adb devices


(Your device’s serial number should be displayed)




4. Give permission to change the system settings:


   adb shell pm grant com.android.settings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS


5. Activate the flashlight when you ring:


   adb shell settings put global flashlight_on_call 1


6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 11T) After these commands are executed, the flashing frequency of the flashlight may reset. To return the standard settings, use the command:

adb shell settings put global flashlight_on_call 0

Method 4: Alternative solutions (if nothing works)

If none of the above methods worked, don’t despair! there are a few more ways to make your Xiaomi more visible when making calls:

• 🔦 Vibration. + Include maximum vibration and screen highlighting option (Settings) in the call settings → Sounds and vibrations → Vibration on the bell).
• 🎶 Loud ringtones. Use custom ringtones with high volume (you can create in applications like Zedge).
• 📱 Smart watch or fitness bracelet. Connect Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch — they will vibrate and blink when the incoming call.
• 🔌 Outside LED-Buy a Bluetooth device like the Xiaomi Mi. LED Desk Lamp and set it up with the Mi Home app.

💡 Key takeaway: If your Xiaomi model doesn’t support flashing flashlights when making calls, the combination of vibration, loud ringtone and smart bracelet could be a worthwhile alternative. The main thing is to test the settings in different conditions (in the bag, pocket, on the table) to understand which option works best.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after a successful setup, the flashlight may not work as smoothly as the bells are, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global Stable for the European market) the flashlight function can be blocked at the kernel level when calling. MIUI China or custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu) however, this requires unlocking the bootloader and may take away the warranty.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions