How to turn off the flashlight on Xiaomi when calling: the complete guide

Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones face an unexpected situation: during an incoming call, the device flashes brightly. This can occur in complete darkness, creating discomfort, or simply distraction if the feature was activated accidentally. The built-in flash option at notifications is often turned on by default after a system update or when changing the theme of the design.

Fortunately, the developers of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS have a simple way to manage this setting: you don't have to install third-party apps or get root rights. All the necessary switches are in the standard settings menu, which is available to every device owner, and in this article we will discuss the algorithm of actions in detail.

Some users confuse this feature with the flashlight when it is turned off or emergency mode. It is important to understand that this is a light indication of an incoming call. If your phone flashes exactly when a call arrives, follow the instructions below to turn off this option.

The main method through phone settings

The most direct and reliable way to remove blinking is to use the standard system settings menu. The path to the desired switch may vary slightly depending on the version of the operating system, but the logic remains the same for all current Xiaomi models. First, you need to unlock the device and find the Settings icon.

Then you go to the system function section, which is what most of today's firmware calls "Phone Settings" or "System Apps and Components," and that's where the basic functions, including the bells and lights, are managed.

Find "Flash on notifications" or "Flash on call." Put the slider in an inactive position. After that, the phone will stop giving light signals when incoming calls come in. Changes take effect instantly, no reboot is required.

If you don't find the right item right away, search by settings. Type the word "flash" or "flash" into the search bar at the top of the settings screen. The system will tell you the right section, which will save you time searching in the depth of the menu.

Disconnection through the “Themes” app

Often, the cause of obsessive blinking is not a system failure, but an installed theme. Some visual styles downloaded from the GetThemes store have their own call behavior scenarios that prioritize system settings, in which case a standard shutdown may not work.

To test this hypothesis, open the Themes app. Go to the user profile (usually the person icon in the lower right corner) and select the Topics section. Try temporarily applying the standard Classic or Default theme.

⚠️ Warning: If the flash stopped flashing after changing the theme to a standard flash, then the problem was in the third-party code. You will either have to abandon the beautiful theme or find a modification without this feature.

It's also worth checking the settings of the theme itself. In some cases, there are separate sections inside the Themes app to customize the call screen. Go to the theme settings and look for the Call Effects or Light Effects option. Turn off all flash-related settings.

Set up for specific contacts

Users often need to have their flashlights flashed only for certain people, such as close relatives or their boss, and keep their calls off, and the MIUI shell allows them to flexibly adjust these settings through the phone book.

Open the Contacts or Phone app. Find the contact you want in the list and click on it to open the card. At the bottom of the screen or in the menu (three dots), select "Appoint ringtone" or "Advanced settings."

So here you'll see a customization option, and if you want to have a flashlight for that person and not for others, you need to:

• 📱 In global settings, turn off the flash for everyone.
• 👤 Contact a specific person.
• ⚙️ Enable the “Flash” option for this card only.
• ✅ Save the changes.

This approach allows you to create a personalized alert system, and you'll always know who's calling without even pulling the phone out of your pocket, just by the nature of the light signal, if it's selectively tuned.

Third-party applications for call management

If you use an alternative "caller" like Google or Truecaller, the system settings may not apply to them.These apps have their own internal menus that overlap Xiaomi's system settings.

For the Google Phone app (which is often the default on global versions):

1. Open the Phone app.

2.Push three dots in the upper right corner.

3. Select "Settings."

4.Look for the Notifications or Incoming Calls section.

5. disable the option "Flash on notification".

For third-party number detectors, the algorithm is similar: look for settings inside the app itself. Often users forget that they have installed new software for calls, and continue to look for a setup in the system, not understanding why it does not work.

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If you change your calling apps frequently, check their settings immediately after installation, and many of them automatically activate the flash, considering it a useful feature for users.

Comparison of disconnection methods

Different ways of solving a problem have their own peculiarities, and the choice of method depends on what causes the blinking in your case: system setting, theme or a third-party application. Below is a table that helps you quickly navigate.

As you can see from the table, the most universal method is to work through system settings, but if the problem is deeper, you have to take a combined approach. You should not ignore the checking of topics, since this is a common cause of phantom inclusions.

Possible problems and solutions

There are times when the slider is off, the theme is standard, and the flashlight still lights up when you call, which may indicate a software failure or version conflict, in which case it is recommended to reset the settings of the phone's applications.

Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Find Phone, Contacts and System Interface on the list. Select Clean and then Clear All (or Reset) for each of them. This won’t delete your contacts, but will return the call settings to factory settings.

⚠️ Before resetting your app settings, make sure your contacts are synced to your Google or Mi Cloud account to avoid data loss in the event of unforeseen errors.

If that didn't work, it could be hardware or deep firmware. In rare cases, the light sensor may not work properly, making the phone think it needs to turn on the backlight. Check if the top end of the phone is sealed with a protective glass or a case.

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If software methods don't help, the problem may be the proximity sensor or the light sensor.

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