How to turn off the flashlight when calling Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Owners of budget smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9A often face a situation where when an incoming call or message is received, an LED indicator or a main flash flash flash flash begins to flash, a feature conceived as useful for attracting attention in noisy places or for people with hearing impairments, in reality often becomes an annoying factor.

Many users mistakenly believe that this option is only available in hidden engineering menus or requires the installation of third-party software. In fact, in the MIUI shell installed on the Redmi 9A, this option is included in the standard settings menu. However, finding it the first time is difficult due to the peculiarities of localization and menu structure. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to deaktivirovat' (disable) this feature by regular means.

It is worth noting that depending on the firmware version (Global, Russia, China) and the Android version, the item names may vary slightly. We will look at the current paths for most versions of MIUI 12 and later, which are most common on this model. If the standard method does not work, alternative solutions will be presented below, including the settings of the Phone application itself.

Standard path through system settings

The most reliable and secure way to disable notification flash is to use the operating system’s built-in settings menu.This method does not require superuser rights and does not affect device warranty. First, you need to unlock your Redmi 9A screen and find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear.

After you enter the menu, you should scroll down the list of options available. We are interested in the section that in Russian localization is most often called "Special Opportunities" or "Advanced Settings." In some versions of the firmware, this item can be hidden inside the "Advanced" tab. This is where the functions that facilitate interaction with a smartphone for people with disabilities, including light display management, are concentrated.

Inside the Special Opportunities section, you need to find the Hearing subsection, and you have settings that are associated with the audio and visual duplicates of the audio signals, and the switch you want to use will be called Flash at Notifications or Flash Flash, and if you put the slider inactive, you will completely turn off the flashing of the flashlight when you receive incoming calls and messages.

⚠️ Note: Some global versions of the firmware MIUI This item may be called "Notification Indicator." If you can't see the switch, make sure you have the latest version of the system applications installed.

It’s important to understand that once you turn off this feature, the phone will stop giving light signals at all. If you’re used to focusing on flashing an indicator in your pocket, you’ll have to rely only on vibration or sound. For the Xiaomi Redmi 9A, this is especially true, since the model does not have a separate LED event indicator, and the main camera flash is such an indicator.

Configure through the application "Phone"

If you don't find the right switch in your system settings, check the settings of the application itself, which is responsible for making calls. Xiaomi smartphones often use its own "calling", which takes priority over the system settings in matters of call registration. Open the standard "Phone" application and click on three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.

In the drop-down menu, select Settings. Next, look for Incoming Calls or Call Settings. There may be a flash on a call or flash on a flashlight option. Depending on the version of the MIUI shell, this option can be entered into a separate submenu "Additional" or "Visual effects".

Sometimes users confuse the notification flash with the Call Effects feature. If you have a visual call style enabled, it can override standard settings. Try temporarily disabling all call themes and checking if the blinking disappears. Also, pay attention to the contact settings: for selected numbers, you can set individual ringtones and vibration modes that may ignore the general settings.

• 📱 Open the Phone app and go to the settings menu through three points.
• 🔍 Find the section "Incoming calls" or "Call settings».
• 🔦 Turn off the “Flash on Call” option if it is active.
• 🎨 Check if third-party call themes are included.

It’s worth noting that on Redmi 9A, the Phone app can be updated independently through the Google Play store, so if you’ve recently updated the app, the settings interface may have changed, so the search logic remains the same: look for any mention of light, flash, or visuals in the context of the incoming connection.

Use of third-party applications

In the rare cases where Xiaomi’s regular funds don’t work or are hidden by the manufacturer in a particular version of the software, third-party apps from the Google Play Market come to the rescue. There are many flash management utilities, such as Flash on Call, LED Flash for Alerts and their counterparts, which allow you to flexibly configure flash modes for different contacts or applications.

But these programs have their drawbacks: First, they consume extra battery power while running in the background; and second, they require extensive permissions, including access to a contact list and call history, which may raise questions for privacy-conscious users, and only if a system shutdown is not possible, is it justified to install them.

If you do decide to use a third-party solution, choose applications with high ratings and a large number of installations. After installation, be sure to go to the application settings and turn off all flash activation functions. Often these programs are installed with active default settings, and your task is just to make sure that they do not intercept control of the LED.

That is, even if you turn off the flash in your Android settings, the app can force it to turn on when you call, so if you have used such programs before, they must be completely removed or deactivated by their services in the special features settings.

The Impact of the Do Not Disturb Regime and Profiles

The Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on the Xiaomi Redmi 9A has its own light display rules. When this mode is activated, the phone can ignore flash settings for normal contacts, but keep blinking for select numbers or repeat calls. Check this mode settings by going to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb.

Inside the Do Not Disturb menu, look at the Notification Behavior option, which can have a separate light display switch, and if it's on, even in silence, the phone will signal important events by flashing, a useful feature for nighttime when the sound is off, but you can't let calls from loved ones pass.

It's also worth checking out active profiles if they're set up. Some users create automations that, for example, include a flash at a specific time of day or when you're in a specific geolocation. Make sure you don't have running automation scripts that might conflict with your current desires to turn off the lights.

Analysis of the table shows that Do Not Disturb is the most likely candidate for a setting conflict. If the flash is disabled in normal mode but it lights up in silence mode, the problem lies in the exceptions for DND mode. Carefully study the exception list and remove the permission for light indication from there.

Problems with updates and resetting settings

Sometimes, after a MIUI firmware update, settings can “fly” or reset to factory values, where the flash is often on by default. If you notice that the flashlight has started flashing again without your knowledge, the first thing you do is check if the system update has recently come out. In Settings → About Phone → The MIUI version, you can see the date of the last update.

If a software failure does not allow you to change the setting (the slider returns to its original position), you may need to reset the special features settings. To do this, go to Settings → Advanced Settings → Special features, find the menu (three dots) and select Reset Settings. This will return the availability settings to the original state, after which you can turn off the flash again.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your special features will not delete your personal data, photos or contacts, but will return all availability parameters (font, zoom, voice control) to factory values.

If the problem persists even after the reset, the system configuration file may be damaged, in which case cleaning the Phone and Contacts app cache can help. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find Phone, select Memory, and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with the Clear Everything button, which will delete your call history.

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Before resetting your system, it is recommended to back up your data in the Mi Cloud or Google Drive to keep your contacts and messages safe.

Frequent questions and technical nuances

Many people are wondering why Redmi is 9A There's no single LED light, and the answer is cost optimization: in the low-cost segment, manufacturers often replace a single LED light. LED-This saves space on the board and reduces cost, but creates the described inconvenience with the control of the light.

Another nuance is that the flash is in camera mode, and some users confuse the flash setting when calling with the flash setting in the Camera app. One feature doesn't affect the other. If you have a flashlight flashing while taking photos, it's set up directly in the camera interface, usually through a lightning icon.

Also worth mentioning is the Pocket Mode feature, which in some cases can cause false screen triggers and flashes when the phone is in the bag. Although this is rarely directly related to the call settings, checking the proximity sensor sensitivity in the Settings menu → Locking and protection will not be superfluous.

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Disabling flash on Redmi 9A is done through the “Special capabilities” section in the system settings, which is the standard way for all MIUI-based devices.