Adjusting the brightness of the flashlight on Xiaomi: all ways from MIUI 12 to HyperOS

The flashlight in Xiaomi smartphones has long ceased to be a simple flash – it is a full-fledged tool with flexible brightness settings, flashing modes and even color effects in new models. But not all users know that the flashlight brightness can be adjusted not only in the standard way through the notification curtain, but also with hidden commands, gestures or third-party applications.+, where LED-The flash supports up to 5 brightness levels.

In this article, we will analyze all available methods of regulation - from official functions MIUI And HyperOS to the engineering menus and automatic scripts, and we'll also focus on the typical problems of why the flashlight itself dims, how to reset to the factory settings, and what to do if the brightness adjustment is gone after the update. 90% of cases are not due to hardware failure, but to a software conflict or incorrect settings of energy saving.

🔹 Important: Instructions are relevant for Xiaomi smartphones on the basis MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS (2023–2026) on older versions (e.g, MIUI (11) some functions may not be available.

1. Standard brightness adjustment through the notification curtain

The most obvious way is to use the Quick Settings Panel, which works on all Xiaomi models, from the Redmi 9 to the Mi 14 Pro.

1. Unlock the screen and swipe down from the top edge to open the notification curtain.
2. Find the flashlight icon (🔦) Hold it with your finger for 1-2 seconds.
3. Then you will see a lightning sliding light, or you will move it to the left (duller) or to the right (brighter).

🔹 Nuance: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The slider only appears after you double tap on the flashlight icon. If you don't have anything going on, check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone.

In the new firmware (HyperOS 1.0)+) I've added an automatic dimming option to the low battery charge to turn it off:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Go to Battery Settings → Energy conservation.
3. Turn off the item Limit the brightness of the flashlight.

2. Hidden flashlight settings in the engineering menu

If you don’t like the standard slider (for example, adjusting steps are too rough), you can use an engineering menu.This method is suitable for advanced users and requires caution – incorrect settings can lead to camera failure or overheating. LED.

🔹 Warning: The engineering menu contains options critical to the operation of the device. Change only the Torch Brightness Level value - leave the rest of the settings unchanged.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###
2. Choose Hardware Testing → LED (On some models, the path may be different: Sensor & LED → Torch).
3. Find the Torch Brightness Level and set the value from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum).
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: POCO X5 The Pro and some Redmi models may be blocked from the engineering menu, in which case try the alternative code:

##4636##

Go to the Hardware info tab.

3. Brightness adjustment through gestures and fast commands

Xiaomi has added the ability to control a flashlight without unlocking the screen in recent firmware versions, which is convenient when you need to turn on the lights quickly without wasting time entering a password.

🔹 Methods of activation:

• 👆 Double swipe up the off screen (configured in Settings) → Screen. → Gestures).
• 🔁 Triple press of the power button (available on Mi) 12T newer).
• 🎤 Voice command "OK, Google, turn on the flashlight" (requires setting up Google Assistant).

To adjust the brightness in these modes:

1. Turn on the flashlight with a gesture.
2. Unlock your phone (if the screen is locked, the brightness will be fixed).
3. Immediately after unlocking, hold the flashlight icon in the curtain - a slider will appear.

💡 Useful advice: On POCO F4 GT redmi K60 There's a function that automatically activates the flashlight when you shake it:

1. Go to Settings. → Additional functions.
2. Choose Gestures → Shaking for flashlight.
3. Set sensitivity (recommended Medium to avoid false positives).

Make sure that:

|The flashlight is included in the quick settings

|Gestures activated in screen settings

|No conflicts with other applications (e.g., "Gestural navigation")

|Touch screen clean (dirty can interfere with swipe recognition)-->

4. Applications for fine tuning of flashlight

If the built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, you can use third-party tools that allow you to:

• 🔄 Adjust a smooth change in brightness (for example, blinking at a given frequency).
• 🎨 Change the color of the light (on models with RGB-For example, the Mi 11 Ultra).
• ⏱ Set an automatic shutdown timer.

🔹 Top.-3 apps:

⚠️ Warning: Flashlight applications require Camera and body sensor permissions. Do not install utilities from unverified sources, they may contain malicious code that exploits access to the system. LED-module.

🔹 How to check the security of the application:

• 🛡 Check the number of downloads (should be >100K).
• ⭐ Rating not below 4.2 stars.
• 📅 Last Update: No Older than 6 Months.

5 Why the flashlight itself dims or blinks: causes and solutions

Many Xiaomi users face the problem when the flashlight brightness arbitrarily decreases or LED It starts flashing. 80 percent of the time it's due to software constraints, not a breakdown.

🔹 Main reasons and methods of correction:

💡 Secret advice: If the flashlight started flashing after the update MIUI, Try rolling back the firmware to the previous version:

1. Download the archive with the desired version from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
3. Press three points (⋮) → Select a firmware file.

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If the flashlight stopped working after the phone fell, check the contacts. LED-On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and similar models, the camera plume that connects the flash often leaves.

6. Automation of flashlight brightness with MacroDroid

For advanced users who want to automatically adjust brightness depending on conditions (time of day, charge level, location), MacroDroid is a good application. It allows you to create scripts without root rights.

🔹 Example of macros: Bright flashlight at night, dull during the day":

1. Install MacroDroid.
2. Create a new macro with a Time of Day trigger (e.g. 20:00–06:00).
3. Add the action Set the brightness of the flashlight (select the maximum value).
4. For daytime (06:00-20:00), create a second macro with minimal brightness.

🔹 Other useful triggers:

• 🔋 Battery level (for example, at 20% the brightness decreases automatically).
• 📍 Geolocation (only power the flashlight at full power at home).
• 📱 Connecting headphones (the flashlight flashes when the incoming call is made).

⚠️ Note: MacroDroid requires permission for Special Features. Do not provide it to other applications unnecessarily - this can violate system security.

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Automating flashlight brightness is useful for battery saving, but abuse of macros can lead to increased energy consumption due to the constant operation of sensors.

Brightness adjustment on models with RGB-flash (Mi 11 Ultra, Mix Fold)

Xiaomi flagship models, such as Mi 11 Ultra or Mix Fold 2, are equipped with multi-colored models. LED-This allows you not only to adjust the brightness, but also to change the color of the glow.

🔹 How to adjust the color of the flashlight:

1. Open the Settings. → Additional functions → LED-indicator.
2. Select the color of the flashlight (options are available: white, red, blue, green, yellow).
3. For each color, you can set your brightness (the slider will appear after choosing a shade).

🔹 Limitations:

• 🔴 Color modes only work when the battery is fully charged (below 15% only white is available).
• 🌡 With long-term use RGB-flash overheats - the brightness automatically decreases.
• 📱 Nana POCO F4 GT Color effects disabled in the engineering menu by default.

💡 Hidden feature: On the Mi 11 Ultra, you can activate Disco mode, when the flashlight flashes different colors into the rhythm of the music:

1. Turn on the music playback.
2. Activate the flashlight through the curtain.
3. Hold the flashlight icon for 3 seconds and the Music Mode option will appear.

FAQ: Frequent questions about adjusting the brightness of the flashlight on Xiaomi