Notification indicator on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: full setup in 5 minutes

The LED notification indicator on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is a small but extremely useful element that helps you not to miss important messages, calls or reminders. However, many users face problems: the indicator does not burn at all, then flashes in the wrong color, then shines too bright at night. In this article, we will analyze all the nuances of the settings from basic parameters in MIUI to hidden functions through ADB and third-party applications.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro (codenamed sweet) is that the manufacturer has limited the flexibility of the indicator settings compared to the flagship models, but that doesn’t mean that there are no features at all, we will show how to bypass the system limitations, adjust the colors for different applications, and even return the indicator if it disappeared after the MIUI 14 update.

Important: The instruction is relevant for all firmware versions (including global, European and Chinese), but some items may require an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights. If you are a beginner, start with the basic settings and then move on to advanced methods.

Where is the notification indicator on the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the LED light is located at the top of the screen, to the right of the speaker for conversations. It is a tiny dot that is illuminated in different colors depending on the type of notification. Unlike older Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 4), where the indicator was placed on the front panel separately, here it is integrated into the display frame.

Here’s what the default color scheme looks like:

• 🔴 Red: Missed calls or low battery charge;
• 🟢 Green is new. SMS or messages in Mi Messages;
• 🔵 Blue – notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram and other messengers;
• 🟣 Purple - reminders from the Calendar or Notes;
• 🟠 Orange – Charging the device (blinks with a full battery).

If the light doesn't shine at all, it doesn't always mean that it's broken, and most often the problem is settings or energy saving, and before you bring your phone to the service, check the parameters that we'll talk about later.

How to turn on or off the notification indicator in MIUI

By default, the indicator is activated, but after resetting or updating the firmware, it can turn off.

1. Open Settings → Always on screen and lock;
2. Select Notification Indicator (in some versions of MIUI it is called LED indicator);
3. Activate the switch at the top of the screen.

If you don't have Notification Indicator on the menu, your firmware version is hiding it, which is typical of MIUI 13/14 on some regional builds, and the solution is in the next section.

To turn off the indicator (for example, if it interferes at night), follow the same steps, but deactivate the switch. An alternative way is to use Do Not Disturb mode, which automatically extinguishes all light signals.

Why the indicator is not working: 5 main reasons

If the LED doesn’t blink after you’ve turned it on in the settings, the reasons may be as follows:

Important nuance for the Redmi Note 10 Pro: after updating to MIUI 14 may disappear from the settings menu, but physically remain functional. To return its control, you will need to edit system files through the system. ADB.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator doesn't glow when charging (orange), it may indicate damage to the plume or power controller.

Advanced indicator settings via ADB

For users willing to dive into the technical details, there is a way to unlock hidden indicator features via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

• 🎨 Set up individual colors for each application;
• 🔄 Change the frequency of blinking;
• 🔋 Turn on the indicator at low battery charge (even if it is turned off in the MIUI).

First, activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone;
2. Press 7 times on the MIUI version.
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers;
4. Turn on USB debugging.

Now connect your phone to your computer and execute the commands in ADB:

adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 1


adb shell settings put global notification_light_color 0xFFFF0000 # Red




adb shell settings put system notification_light_custom_enabled 1

To apply settings for a particular application (such as Telegram), use:

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.NotificationLightSettings

Then manually select the app and color in the menu that opens.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → System system → Backup.

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If the ADB signal doesn't work, try restarting the phone, and sometimes changes are only applied after the reboot.

Third-party applications for indicator management

If you don't like the standard MIUI settings, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔧 Light Manager — allows you to assign unique colors and blinking patterns for each application;
• 🌈 LED Blinker Notifications – works without root, but with restrictions (for example, does not support green on some firmware);
• 🔄 MacroDroid Automates the turn on/off of the indicator on a schedule or events (for example, only at night).

Example of Light Manager configuration:

1. Install the application from Google Play;
2. Provide root access (if any);
3. In the Apps section, select the app (for example, Viber);
4. Assign color (e.g. #FF00FF for purple) and blinking frequency.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

Without root rights, the functionality of the apps will be limited, for example, you can’t change the color of the charging indicator or missed calls – only notifications from third-party programs.

Setting up the indicator for specific applications

By default, MIUI allows you to assign unique colors only for system notifications (calls, SMS).

Here’s how to set up an indicator for popular apps:

For Instagram, Facebook and other social networks, standard MIUI settings do not provide indicator management, only ADB or third-party root-access utilities will help.

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The most flexible indicator settings are available through ADB or root apps, without which you are limited to standard MIUI colors and cannot assign unique signals to each messenger.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When setting up the indicator, users often make common errors that lead to the function not working.

• 🔌 Ignoring the power saving mode - even if the indicator is turned on, aggressive battery settings can block its operation;
• 🔄 Unrebooted phone after changes - some settings (especially through the ADB) They are only used after reboot;
• 📱 Use of informal firmware - custom ROM (For example, LineageOS may not support the indicator at all;
• 🔧 Conflict with optimization apps – utility like Greenify or Battery Doctor can turn off the LED to save power.

Another common problem is that the indicator is constantly on, even when there are no notifications, and this is usually related to:

• hung notification (check the notification panel for “ghost” messages);
• Failure in Google Play Services (clear the cache in Settings → Applications);
• Sync error (turn off and enable sync again in your Google account).

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator starts flashing white, it is a sign of a critical system error (such as a failure when updating.

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