How to turn off the flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways and nuances

The flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is one of the most popular features, but sometimes it is turned on accidentally or forgotten in an active state. A discharged battery, overheating of the case or simply irritating light in the dark – the consequences of a forgotten flashlight are familiar to many users. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the flashlight on Redmi devices, including hidden MIUI chips and hardware combinations.

The Redmi line is different, with different firmware versions and hardware buttons, like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which uses a notification bar, and the Redmi 9A uses a physical button, and we've taken all the nuances and put together universal methods that work on 90 percent of the brand's devices, and if the standard methods don't work, there's a section in the article that provides alternative solutions for complex cases.

1. Quick shutdown via notification panel

The most obvious and quick way is to use the notification curtain. It works on all Redmi models with MIUI 10 and later (including Redmi 13C, Note 12, K50, etc.).

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔦 Find the flashlight icon (usually in the first row of quick settings).
• 👆 Slap it once, the flashlight will turn off.

If the flashlight icon is not in the visible area, swipe the curtain down again to reveal all the quick settings. On some firmware (e.g. MIUI for the global market), the flashlight label may be hidden - it can be added manually:

1. Open the full notification bar (two swipes down).
2. Click on the icon «⚙️ Edit” (or «✏️»).
3. Drag the flashlight icon into the active area.

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On some models (e.g. Redmi 10A), the notification panel can freeze when the flashlight is used for a long time, in which case it will help to restart the device or clear the cache of the System UI system application.

Hardware buttons: physical control

Many Redmi models (especially the Redmi 9, 8A, 7A budget series) support flashlight control via physical buttons, which is convenient when the screen is locked or the sensor is not responsive.

• 🔑 Power button: Press and hold the on/off button 2-3 The flashlight will turn on/off, and it works on most models before the Redmi Note. 11.
• 🔕 Volume button: on some devices (e.g. Redmi) 6/6A) flashlight is controlled by holding the volume button + power-up.

Important: on newer models (starting with the Redmi Note 12 and Redmi 13), flashlight hardware control is often disabled by default.

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Physical buttons.
2. Select Flashlight Control and turn on the option.
3. Set up a button combination (for example, double tap on Power).

3. Disconnection through voice assistant

If you have Google Assistant or XiaoAI activated, you can turn off the flashlight with a voice command, which is useful when your hands are busy or the screen is invisible in the dark.

• 🎤 Say “OK Google, turn off the flashlight” (for Google Assistant).
• 🤖 Or “Xiaoai, turn off the flashlight” (for XiaoAI, works on Chinese firmware).

To ensure that voice control is stable:

Activate Google Assistant in Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google

Enable permission to control the flashlight in Settings → Voice input → Assistant settings

Check the voice input language (must match the system)

Update the Google App to the latest version-->

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI EU), voice commands may not work due to regional setting limitations, in which case resetting the assistant settings or reinstalling the Google app will help.

4. Software Disconnection through Settings

If the flashlight is turned on spontaneously (for example, due to a firmware failure or application conflict), it can be turned off through system settings. This method works even when the notification panel does not respond.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter a flashlight or flashlight.
3. Select the flashlight system app (usually with an icon) 🔦).
4. Press Stop or Force Stop.

On some models (e.g. Redmi K40), the flashlight is integrated into the Camera app.

• 📸 Open the chamber.
• 🔦 Slip the flashlight icon in the top menu (it will light up in yellow if the flashlight is on).
• 🚫 Close the app – the flashlight will turn off automatically.

5. Alternative methods for complex cases

If the flashlight doesn’t turn off by standard methods, try one of these options:

Safety warning:

⚠️ Warning: Safe mode turns off all third-party applications. If the flashlight is turned off, it's a problem in one of the programs you installed. Once you're out of Safe Mode, uninstall recently installed apps (especially those that requested access to the camera or flashlight).

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Xiaomi Redmi users often face typical flashlight management problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔄 The flashlight is turned on when unlocking: turn off the lighting option when notified in Settings → Screen. → Illumination.
• 📵 Flashlight button in curtain not working: clear the System app cache UI In Settings → Annexes.
• 🔋 Flashlight quickly discharges the battery: check if it is on in mode SOS (Blinking lights – this increases energy consumption in 3-4 once.

Another common problem is that the flashlight doesn't turn off after the MIUI update, and it's because of a change in the logic of the hardware modules.

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Slip the firmware version 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the USB debugging option and turn it on.
5. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:adb shell settings put global flashlight_control 0

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If the flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi does not turn off by any means, most likely, the problem is in the hardware module (LED or controller).In this case, a diagnosis is required in the service center - self-repair can lead to a loss of warranty.

7. How to prevent accidental flashlight switching on

To prevent the flashlight from turning on by itself or from accidental pressing, set up protection:

• 🔒 Blocking in your pocket: activate the option Protection against accidental clicks in Settings → Screen. → Screen locking.
• 🛡️ Access restriction: in Settings → Confidentiality → App permissions check which programs have access to the camera/flashlight.
• 📱 Control gestures: Turn off Double press gesture for flashlight in Settings → Special facilities → Gestures.

On models with an infrared port (for example, the Redmi Note 8 Pro), the flashlight can conflict with the remote control.

1. Open the Mi Remote app.
2. Go to Settings. → Additionally.
3. Turn off the option to use the flashlight for lighting.

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