How to remove flash flash flash when calling Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways

Lighting incoming calls through a camera flash is a useful feature for users with hearing impairments or in noisy conditions. However, on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, this option is often activated accidentally or becomes annoying with bright flashes in the dark. If you are looking for a way to turn off the flashlight when calling, but do not know where to look for the right settings, this article will help you understand.

Depending on the version of the MIUI firmware, the path to parameters may differ, and in some cases, standard settings do not contain a direct switch at all. We will look at all the current methods, from basic settings to the use of hidden menus and third-party applications.

Why flash flash flash flashes when calling on Redmi Note 9

On the Redmi Note 9 (models M2003J15SC/M2003J15SS), flash flashing on incoming call is controlled by the system function Light Effects.

• 🔄 Included in the settings of special features – most often users accidentally touch this setting when configuring other options for people with disabilities.
• 📱 Activated via the No Sound profile - in some versions MIUI flash replaces vibration if the phone is switched to silent mode.
• 🔄 Resetting settings or updating firmware - after major updates (for example, with MIUI 12 on MIUI (13) the function may be activated automatically.

It's important to understand that flash flash flashing is not a system bug, but a regular feature called Flash Notifications. On some firmware, it's hidden in the depth of the menu, and on custom builds it may not be at all. If you don't find this option in the standard settings, don't panic: below we'll show you alternative ways to turn off.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in system settings. On the Redmi Note 9 with the original firmware, the path looks like this:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Features section (on some versions – Additional Features).
3. Select Rumor → Notifications with flash.
4. Move the slider to the "Off" position for Incoming Calls and Notifications.

If your menu doesn’t have a Flash Notifications option, try an alternative path:

Settings → Applications → System applications → Phone → Notifications → Additional settings → Lighting effects

Make sure your phone is not in silent mode.

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

Close all background applications

- Restart the device after the changes-->

On MIUI 14+, the path may change: the function is moved to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Lighting Effects. If you do not find the setting in any of the specified places, move to the next method.

⚠️ Note: On some custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS), the function is managed via the Settings menu. → System system → Gestures → Flash notifications. If you use unofficial software, specify the location of the option in the firmware documentation.

Method 2: Use of Hidden Settings MIUI

If standard settings don’t have the right setting, use the Hidden Settings hidden MIUI menu, which is Xiaomi’s official tool for accessing advanced features that aren’t displayed in the basic interface.

Instructions:

1. Download the MIUI Hidden Settings app from Google Play (free, no ads).
2. Launch the application and provide access to Special Features (required for the tool to work).
3. Go to Notification Light (or Light Notifications in the Russian version).
4. Find the Flash on Call option and turn it off.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

The app also allows you to adjust the color and frequency of blinking (if you ever want to return a customized feature), and the main advantage of this method is that it works even on firmware, where the function is hidden in the standard interface.

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If MIUI Hidden Settings doesn’t find a setting, try updating the app or check compatibility with your version of MIUI in the description on Google Play.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If none of the previous methods worked, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for low-level system management, which is suitable for users who are not afraid of the command line.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Xiaomi drivers installed and Platform Tools package.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 9 to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices must display the serial number of your device.
4. Enter the command to disable flash when calling: adb shell settings put system flash_notification_enabled 0
5. Reboot the phone.

If the function is activated again after the reboot, then the reset mechanism is working on your firmware, in which case only editing system files (requires root rights) will help.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if you type in the wrong commands. Do not change other parameters through adb shell settings if you are not sure of their purpose. flash_notification_enabled.

Method 4: Resetting settings to factory

If the flash continues to flash despite all the shutdown attempts, the cause may be damage to system files or conflict settings, in which case the factory reset will help, but note that all the data on the phone will be deleted.

How to perform the reset:

1. Create a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset your phone settings and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, set the phone as new and check if the flash blink has disappeared.

This method is guaranteed to remove all user settings, including hidden settings that could have activated the function, but only as a last resort when other methods have not worked.

Additional Advice and Frequent Mistakes

When you turn off flash flash flash, users often face typical problems. Here's how to avoid them:

• 🔍 The function is not in the menu → Check the version. MIUI. On firmware older MIUI 10 parameter may be called differently or not. MIUI Hidden Settings.
• 🔄 After the update, the function returned → Xiaomi sometimes resets custom settings when major updates. After updating, check the settings again.
• 📱 The flash flash flashes only in silent mode → This is a feature of some versions. MIUI. Turn off Vibration when calling in the sound settings – sometimes it is associated with light indication.
• 🔋 Phone's discharged faster → If flash flash flashing often, turning it off can slightly increase battery life (2-5%).

If you are using the Redmi Note 9 Pro or Redmi Note 9S, The instruction is the same, but the path to settings may be slightly different. flash_notification_enabled.

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Before any manipulation of system settings, back up your data so that you can quickly restore your phone in case of a crash.

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