How to turn on the light indicator on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a popular smartphone with extensive customization capabilities, but many users are faced with a problem: notification light indicator (LED) It's disabled by default or it's not working properly, unlike the flagship models, where it's not working properly. LED-The display is configured through the standard menu, in budget Redmi this process may require additional manipulations - from activating hidden functions to installing third-party applications.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn on a light indicator on Redmi 10 (including the Redmi 10 Prime, Redmi 10A and Redmi 10C), and explain why the indicator may not work even after setting up, how to make LEDs flash when calling, texting, instant messenger notifications – and what to do if the smartphone does not respond to changes at all.

Important: the display functions depend on the MIUI version and regional firmware. For example, in global versions (MIUI Global), the option is often hidden, while in Chinese (MIUI China) or European (MIUI EU), it can be available by default.

1. Where is the light indicator on Redmi 10?

On the Xiaomi Redmi 10, the light indicator is located at the top of the screen, to the right of the front camera (under the auditory speaker).

• 🔴 Red: Missed call or low battery charge.
• 🟢 Green – Incoming SMS or notification from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
• 🔵 Blue – notifications from system applications (e.g. updates) MIUI).
• 🟡 Yellow/orange – battery charging (in some firmware).

In practice, the color gamut varies depending on the version of MIUI and may differ. For example, in MIUI 13, Redmi 10 only has red and green colors by default, while in custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.eu), the palette is expanded.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 10 batches (especially those of Indian build) have a physical absence of the LED, despite having a hole underneath it, and you can check this with a flashlight: shine it in the indicator area if you see a plastic diffuser, LED if the hole is empty, there is no indicator.

2. Standard way to enable through MIUI settings

If your Redmi 10 is equipped with an LED, try activating it through the standard menu. Depending on the version of MIUI, the path may differ:

For MIUI 12/13 Global:

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select the Notification Indicator (or Light Indicator).
3. Activate the switch Turn on the light indicator.
4. Set up colors for different types of notifications (calls, SMS, instant messengers).

For MIUI China/EU:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Notification indicator.
2. Turn on the LED indicator option.
3. Select the applications for which the indication will work.

If the Notification Indicator is not on the menu, then your firmware does not support settings via the GUI. In this case, go to hidden methods or third-party applications.

3. Hidden functions: how to turn on the indicator through the engineering menu

If standard settings do not allow access to the LED, you can use the engineering menu (#4636###) or activate hidden options through ADB. These methods require caution, but often help unlock the functionality.

Method 1: Using the USSD code

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##7594## (for hardware component testing).
3. In the menu that appears, select LED Test.
4. If the LED lights up, it means that it is physically healthy, and the problem is in the software limitations.

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

If the engineering menu did not give results, you can turn on the indicator via Android Debug Bridge:

adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 1


adb shell settings put global notification_light_color 0xFFFF0000

Where 0xFFFF0000 is ARGB (in this case red). For green, use 0xFF00FF00.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB They can reset notification settings or cause conflicts with MIUI. Before execution, make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Put the debugging on. USB developer-setting|Download the platform ADB (for example, Minimal ADB and Fastboot)|Connect Redmi 10 to PC via cable (original!)-->

4. Applications for LED control: TOP-3 solutions

If the system methods didn't work, third-party utilities would come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of applications and selected the three most reliable ones for Redmi 10:

How to set up Light Manager:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permissions to access notifications (Settings → Applications → Light Manager → Notifications).
3. Select the applications for which you need to enable the indication (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram).
4. Customize the color and frequency of blinking in the LED Settings section.

Important: Light Manager may need to turn off battery optimization for the application to work on MIUI (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Applications → Light Manager → No Limits).

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If the LED doesn't flash after setting up in Light Manager, restart your smartphone. Sometimes MIUI blocks access to the LED before restarting the system.

5. Why the indicator doesn't work: common problems and solutions

Even after you set it up properly, the lights on Redmi 10 may not work, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 Battery savings: MIUI default-off LED when you activate the power saving mode. Turn it off in Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime.
• 📱 Update MIUI: After updating the firmware, the indicator settings are reset.
• 🔧 Application Conflict: Antiviruses (e.g. Avast) or optimizers (e.g. Clean Master) can block access to the application. LED. Remove them or add Light Manager to exceptions.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the LED doesn't even burn on the engineering menu, it may be damaged.

Diagnosis of malfunction:

1. Check the indicator with the code ##7594## (LED Test section).
2. If the test is successful, but the notifications do not flash, the problem is in the software.
3. If the LED does not light up even in the test, the LED itself or the plume is defective.

6. Alternatives to the light indicator: what to do if there is no LED

If your Redmi 10 isn’t equipped with an LED (or it’s broken), there are a few alternative ways to get visual notifications:

• 📱 Always-on Display (AOD): Turn on displaying time and notifications on the screen off (Settings) → Screen. → Always-on Display. AMOLED-The Redmi 10 has a screen, but it has a screen. IPS-matrix, therefore AOD It will drain the battery very hard.
• 🔊 Sound signals: Set up unique tunes for different types of notifications in Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
• 💡 Screenlighting: Apps like AcDisplay or Glow LED Light simulates the indication by briefly turning on the screen when notified.
• 📌 Widgets on the lock screen: Use messenger widgets (WhatsApp, Telegram) to display the number of unread messages.

lifehack for AOD on IPS-Screen: If you are critically important to the indication, but not AMOLED, reduce the display time AOD So, up to 5 seconds, and you keep the brightness down to a minimum, and that's going to reduce battery consumption from 15 to 20 percent to 5 to 7 percent per hour.

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Redmi 10s. IPS-Always-on display consumes 3-4 times more energy than on the screen. AMOLED. Use it only when absolutely necessary or when connected charger.

7. Frequent errors in setting up the indicator and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes when trying to turn on the LED on Redmi 10, and here are the most common ones:

• 🔄 Non-rebooted smartphone: After changing settings LED (particularly ADB) Always restart the device. MIUI caches some parameters, and without restarting, they do not apply.
• 🔒 Blocking permits: MIUI aggressively restricts background activity of applications.If Light Manager doesn't work, check: Notification permissions (Settings) → Annexes → Light Manager → Notifications). Auto-start (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Light Manager → Autostart. Battery optimization (turn it off for Light Manager).
• 📲 Unoriginal firmware: Custom firmware (such as LineageOS) may not support LED-Check compatibility on forums before installation (e.g, XDA Developers).

Example: The user installed the Light Manager, but the indicator didn't work, and the reason was that MIUI blocked the background activity of the application, and after disabling the battery optimization and adding Light Manager to the auto-run, the problem disappeared.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions