Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where the device starts flashing an LED during an incoming call. For the Redmi Note 10 model, this feature is built into the default MIUI system shell, but it is not convenient for all users. Some find blinking an annoying factor, especially in the dark or during meetings when the phone is on the table with the screen down.
Fortunately, the developers have made it possible to configure this setting flexibly, so you don't have to have superuser rights or install third-party apps to do this. All the tools are already built into the operating system. In this article, we'll go into detail on how to deactivate light alerts, and also look at the related settings that can affect the behavior of indicators.
Understanding how Xiaomi’s Android Notification System works will help you not only remove the flash, but also optimize other aspects of the phone’s performance.We’ll look at the standard path through the settings menu, alternative methods, and possible reasons why the feature can be turned on again on its own.This guide is relevant for current firmware versions, but the principles of operation remain similar on older versions.
Standard way to disconnect through phone settings
The easiest and most reliable method of deaktivirovat' blinking is to use the built-in menu of the system. The MIUI interface is logically structured, but the desired option can be hidden in the submenu, which is not always evident when you first get acquainted with the device. First, you need to unlock the smartphone and go to the main screen.
Find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear. After you run the app, scroll down to the section for personalization and additional features. The path may vary slightly from one version of the shell, but the keywords remain the same. You need to find a item called Additional Settings.
Inside this menu, you should look for an option that's associated with light indicators. It can be called various things, like "Lighting Indication" or "Blinking at Notifications." This is where you focus on controlling all light signals, including notifications from messengers and, importantly for us, incoming calls. The switch next to the desired point should be off.
☑️ Checking the indication settings
It's worth noting that in some regions or versions of Global and EEA firmware, the location of items may vary. If you don't find the right switch right away, search the settings by typing the word "flash" or "indicator" in, which will save you time and allow you to immediately go to the desired section without manually searching all menus.
Set up the phone and calls application
Sometimes system settings can conflict with the settings of the application itself, which makes calls. In Xiaomi smartphones, the Phone app is responsible for this, which may have its own notification priorities, and to eliminate this factor, you need to go to the settings of this particular application.
Open the Phone app and click on the three dots or menu button in the top right corner. In the drop-down list, select Settings. Here you are interested in the section related to incoming calls. Depending on the version of the shell, this can be called Inbound Calls or Call Settings.
Within this section, look for the light effects option, which can be signed as "Flash on incoming call" or "Blink on call." Make sure the slider is off. This action ensures that even if the system setting fails, the application will not trigger the blinking itself.
⚠️ Warning: If the flash continues to work after you turn off the settings in the Phone app, check if you have a third-party call app (e.g. from Google or Truecaller). In this case, the settings need to be changed in the application through which you make and receive calls.
You can also customize the behavior of the screen during a call, such as turning the screen off or changing the volume of the call, and by configuring this section in a comprehensive way, you can make communication more comfortable and avoid unnecessary visual effects that can distract or drain the battery.
Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
If you need to temporarily remove all light and sound signals, such as during a movie or sleep, the most convenient way to use Do Not Disturb mode is not only to turn off the sound, but can also block the light indication, preventing flash or LED flashing.
You can activate this mode through the Quick Access Panel. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification curtain, and find the month or no sign icon. You click on it and you turn on the silence mode. However, for a more subtle setting, you better go to the full menu.
In Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t disturb, you can set a mode schedule or activation conditions. There is often a separate switch that blocks visual effects, which allows you to create a profile in which the phone will respond to calls only with vibration or complete silence, ignoring light commands.
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Set up the automatic Do Not Disturb mode on schedule (e.g. 23:00 to 07:00) so that the flash never wakes you up in the middle of the night.
It is important to understand the difference between a full shutdown and a temporary mode. Do not disturb is a situational solution, whereas changing the settings in the phone menu is permanent. For everyday use, it is better to configure the system once, and use silence mode only in special cases.
Problems with third-party applications and launchers
Often users install alternative launchers or interface apps that intercept notification management. Programs such as Nova Launcher, GO Launcher or various themes can have their own flash settings, ignoring Xiaomi's system settings.
If you use a custom theme, go to the Themes app and check the design settings used. Some themes forcefully include blinking effects for beauty. It is also worth checking the settings of the installed launchers in the Applications → Application Management section.
In the application list, find your launcher or theme and see the Notifications section, where the light display option may be hidden, and some battery optimizers or antiviruses may interfere with LEDs as part of a power saving system or as a notification function.
| Type of application | Possible influence | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Third-party launcher | Intercepts notification management | Check the launcher settings or return the standard |
| Calling appendix | Has its own flash priority | Configure inside the application "Phone" |
| Design topics | Forced effects include | Change the theme to standard or adjust it |
| System optimizers | Can block or turn on LEDs | Check the permissions and settings of the application |
To diagnose a problem, try temporarily disabling or uninstalling newly installed applications that have access to the notification system, and if the flash stops bothering you after that, then the conflict was caused by this particular software.
Specificity of work in the dark and the proximity sensor
The Redmi Note 10 has a light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen, but some users mistakenly believe that the flash when calling is due to automatic brightness.
In fact, flash and autobrightness are different modules, but if your phone is down, the proximity sensor comes into play. In some scenarios, the system may interpret the lack of light (when the phone is in your pocket or under your pillow) as a signal to change the behavior of notifications, although standard MIUI logic should turn off the screen when you bring it to your ear.
If the flash lights up when you hold the phone to your ear while you're talking, it could be a sign of a sensor malfunction or a software failure. In normal condition, when you bring the phone to your head, the screen should go out and the flash should not be activated. Check the cleanliness of the top of the screen where the sensor is located.
⚠️ Warning: Do not glue the top of the screen with tight black-framed protective glass that is not compatible with your model.This can block the light sensor, which will cause the phone to constantly think that it is in the dark and not control the indicators correctly.
You can use an engineering menu or a hardware testing app to check the sensors, and type ##6484## in the phone app to get into the testing menu, and you can check the proximity and light sensor response by covering the top of the phone with your hand.
Additional Advice and Troubleshooting
If none of the above methods worked and the flash continues to flash when the call is made, it may have accumulated software debris or crashed configuration files, in which case cleaning the phone app cache or completely resetting the settings (in extreme cases).
Try clearing the Phone app cache through the application management menu. This won't delete your contacts, but will reset the call settings to factory values. It's also worth checking for system updates in the About Phone section, as newer versions of MIUI often fix such bugs.
Hidden codes for diagnosis
Another reason could be the activated Pocket mode in the lock settings, which is designed to prevent accidental clicks, but sometimes it doesn't interact properly with the notification system. → Lock screen and check the result.
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If software methods do not help, the problem may be hardware: sticking a button or a malfunction of the flash module, which requires contacting a service center.
In conclusion, managing light notifications on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is a simple task, but requires attention to detail. Most users find the right option in the standard menu, but having third-party apps or specific theme settings can be confusing. Following the instructions, you are guaranteed to get rid of unnecessary blinking.