Xiaomi smartphones are famous for their functionality, which often includes many options to improve the user experience. One of these features is the flash or screen blinking during an incoming call, which is designed to help the user notice the call in noisy environments or low light. However, not all device owners like this intrusive backlight, especially if it is activated in the dark or interferes with during a conversation.
Owners of the Redmi Note 8 model, which runs on the basis of the proprietary shell MIUI, often face the need to fine-tune these parameters. Standard settings may not be obvious to the beginner, since the function can be activated by default or enabled through hidden menus. In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to fully deactivate visual notifications when an incoming connection arrives.
We will consider both software methods through the standard menu "Phone", and system settings responsible for the work. LED-Understanding where the switch is hiding will allow you to quickly adjust the behavior of the gadget to your personal preferences. Below are step-by-step instructions that will help you solve this problem without installing third-party software.
Setting up the screen blink in the Phone application
The most common scenario where users want to remove the backlight is the flashing function of the display itself, which is the built-in call app in the MIUI shell, and to find the right switch, you need to open the dial menu where the basic communication parameters are located.
Go to the Phone app and look at the three dots or gear icon at the top of the screen, and clicking on it will take you to the dropdown menu where you select Settings, and that's where all the key options that control how a smartphone behaves during a conversation, including visuals, are concentrated.
In the list that opens, find a section that may be called Inbound Call or Additional Settings. Inside this subsection, the option "Blink Screen When Inbound Call" is often hidden. If the slider is active, just put it in an inactive position, and the display will stop lighting up when you call.
It is worth noting that in some versions of the firmware, the path may be slightly different, for example, the option can be immediately in the main menu of the call settings, without having to go to additional sections. If you do not find the switch in the specified place, check the adjacent menu items related to visual effects.
Management LED-indicator
In addition to the screen, the Redmi Note 8 can use an LED indicator located at the top of the case or integrated into the speaker, which is controlled no longer by the Phone application, but by Android system settings adapted for MIUI. Disabling here requires going to the deep menu of device parameters.
Open the basic smartphone settings and scroll through the list to “Additional settings” or “Advanced settings.” Depending on the regional version of the firmware (Global, European, Chinese), the name may vary, but the meaning remains the same – search for control of light display.
Find the Light Indication. Inside, you'll see a list of events that can cause the LED to blink. You're interested in the Inbound Call option. Turn the switch to the Off position so that the LED stops responding to calls.
- 📱 Make sure you change settings specifically for incoming calls, not for missed events or instant messenger notifications.
- 🔋 Shutdown LED-indicator may slightly, but still affect the battery life of the device in standby mode.
- 🎨 In some design themes, the system interface may hide standard switches, so try returning a standard theme if you can’t find the item.
⚠️ Note: If after turning off this setting, the LED continues to blink when charging or receiving messages, you need to look for separate switches for those events in the same menu.
Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode
Sometimes users don’t need to shut down the flash permanently, but only a temporary solution for certain situations, such as at night or during meetings. For such cases, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has a special mode that allows you to flexibly manage notifications and visuals.
Do Not Disturb mode can be activated through the notification curtain or in the audio settings, which not only blocks audio signals, but can also turn off visual displays of phone activity, including the flashing of the screen and LED, ideal for those who do not want to climb the system menus every time.
You can create a schedule in Do Not Disturb mode settings, for example, you can set it to automatically turn on from 23:00 to 07:00, during which time the phone will behave quieter and darker, ignoring requests for visual call indications unless you add contacts to the exception list.
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Set up the Do Not Disturb mode automatically by geolocation so that the phone itself goes into quiet mode when you arrive at the cinema or library.
It's important to understand the difference between shutting down the function completely and using silence mode. In the first case, the flash will never work until you turn on the setting again; in the second case, only in a given time period, the choice depends on your personal habits of using the gadget.
Verification of third-party applications and themes
If standard methods didn’t help and the flash on the Redmi Note 8 continues to flash, third-party apps may be the cause. Often users install various “calls”, number determiners or themes that have their own visualization settings that overlap the system.
First, check the themes you've installed. Some of them may force you to incorporate flashing effects. Go to the Themes app, go to your profile, and try using a standard Classic or Default theme, and if the problem is gone, it's the design.
Also worth looking at are flashlight or notification apps, some of which have a call blink feature that works regardless of Android settings. Check the list of recently installed programs and disable suspicious permissions or delete them.
How to check the permissions of applications?
Resetting the settings of the phone application
In rare cases, the cause of incorrect behavior can be a software failure in the application itself, "Phone" If the switches in the menu do not maintain the state or the function is turned on by itself, reset the settings of this particular system component.
To do this, open your smartphone Settings, search for the Apps section, and select All Apps. In the list, find the Phone app (green handset icon). Click on it to open the app information page.
At the bottom of the screen, you'll find the Clear or Clear data button. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with deleting data, although in the case of a system call, it's often the same thing, since the call history is stored separately in contacts).
☑️ Checklist of diagnostics
Comparison of flash-off methods
To make it easier for you to navigate through the many options, we have prepared a summary table that will help you quickly determine which method is right for your case, whether it is flashing a screen or running an LED indicator.
| Type of indicator | Location of settings | The way is on the menu | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen (display) | Application Phone | Settings → Incoming call → Blinking | Minimum |
| LED-indicator | System settings | Supplemental settings → Light indication | Low. |
| Temporary shutdown | Do Not Disturb mode | Settings → Sound and vibration | It doesn't. |
| Third-party software | Application settings | Depends on the developer. | Depends on the app. |
As you can see from the table, the main control is through two main channels: the call settings and the system LED. Understanding this difference allows you to quickly diagnose the problem. If you turn everything off, but the phone still gives light signals, it's likely to be third-party software.
⚠️ Note: When you reset your phone app settings, your forwarding or lock settings may be cleared if they are stored locally. Be prepared to manually restore the list of locked numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does the flash flash flash even when the settings are off?
Does turning off the flash affect the flashlight?
Can you set up blinking only for certain contacts?
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Complete disabling of visual effects is achieved only by a comprehensive check: call settings + system LED + third-party themes.
In conclusion, managing visual notifications on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 gives the user enough flexibility. Knowing where to look for the right switches, you can easily adapt the behavior of the smartphone to your needs, getting rid of excess light at the wrong time.