Flash notifications in Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: 5 ways to turn on and configure

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even its owners are not always aware of all the hidden features. One of the most useful features is the flash notification light, which allows you to keep important messages from missing, even if the phone is lying down screen or in silent mode. However, in standard MIUI settings, this option is often hidden or disabled by default.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can activate a flash to alerts, from basic settings to third-party apps, how to make your camera blink on calls, SMS, instant messengers, and even social media notifications, and why it sometimes doesn’t work and how to fix it.

1. Standard method through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI capabilities. Depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may vary slightly, but the overall algorithm remains the same. Importantly, on some versions of MIUI 12/13 for the Redmi 8 Pro, the option may be hidden in the submenus of special features.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Special Features section (sometimes called Additional Features).
3. Select Hearing or Sound and Vibration (depending on MIUI version).
4. Find the option of Notification Flash (may be called Light Indication or Flashing Flash).
5. Activate the switch and select which events the flash should trigger (calls, messages, notifications).

If you don't have one on your menu, don't worry, because the manufacturer has hidden the feature for your model, and one of the alternative methods described below will help.

Make sure the flash is not occupied by another application (e.g. flashlight)

Check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled – it can block notifications

Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI

- Make sure the camera is not covered with a cover or film-->

2.An alternative path through camera settings

In some versions of MIUI, the flash notification option is hidden in the camera settings.This is not an obvious solution, but it works on many Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi 8 Pro.

Open the standard Camera app, then:

1. Slip the gear icon in the top corner (or swipe left to right to open the menu).
2. Select the Camera Settings section.
3. Scroll down to Flash or Light Effects.
4. Find the option to Use the flash for notifications and activate it.

If this worked, then now when the notification arrives, the camera will flash at intervals of ~1 second. Note: in this mode, the flash can drain the battery faster, especially if there are many notifications.

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3. Use of the “Flash on Notifications” app

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and one of the most reliable is Flash Notifications 2 (available on Google Play), which supports the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro and allows you to flexibly configure the flash for any notifications.

How to set up:

1. Download and install the Flash Notifications 2 app.
2. When you first start, provide all the necessary permissions (access to notifications, camera, auto-start).
3. In the main menu, activate the Enable Flash Notifications switch.
4. Go to the Apps section and select the apps you want to enable the flash for (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, VK).
5. In Flash Settings, you can select the flash color (if supported), the flash frequency and duration.

The advantage of this method is flexible setup: you can set different colors for different applications (if your Redmi 8 Pro supports it). RGB-blinking intervals, for example, for calls, frequent blinking, and for messages, rare blinking.

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If the app doesn’t see notifications, check if they are disabled in your Android settings. Go to Settings → Applications → Flash Notifications 2 → Notifications and enable permission.

4.Configuration through Developer Mode

For power users, there's a way to activate a flash through developer mode, which requires caution, but sometimes helps when other options don't work. Importantly, improper actions in developer mode can cause a phone to crash.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Find the option to Simulate notification flash (or Notification light).
4. Turn it on and select the camera as the light source.

If you don't have that option, try to find the Simulate color space and set Monochromacy, which sometimes causes the system to activate hidden display functions.

5.Problems and Solutions: Why the Outbreak Is Not Working

Even after you set it up correctly, the flash on the notifications may not work, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of these things worked, there may be a hardware problem, so check if the flash is running in flashlight mode (Notification Panel → Flashlight). If not, go to the service center.

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On Redmi 8 Pro with custom firmware (like LineageOS), standard methods may not work, in which case only use third-party applications like Flash Notifications 2 or Light Flow.

6. battery saving when using flash

A flash that flashes constantly can increase battery consumption by 5 to 15 percent depending on the frequency of notifications, and to minimize the impact on autonomy, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Turn off the flash for unimportant notifications (such as news apps or games).
• ⏱ Set a short blinking interval (1-2 seconds instead of 5).
• 🌙 Use the function only in the dark (some apps have a schedule).
• 🔄 Regularly check which applications consume the battery in Settings → Battery.

You can also combine the flash with vibration, which will reduce the load on the battery. To do this, select Flash + Vibration mode in the notification settings.

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If you notice that the battery is running out too fast, try turning off the flash for 1-2 days and compare the flow rate. Use apps like AccuBattery or GSam Battery Monitor to monitor.

7. Comparison with other Xiaomi models

The flash notification function is implemented differently depending on the Xiaomi model, for comparison, here are data on several popular devices:

As you can see from the table, the Redmi 8 Pro is not the most convenient smartphone to set up a flash — often requires workarounds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up a flash

Now you know all the ways to turn on and configure the flash notifications for Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro. If none of the methods worked, check the hardware health of the device or contact the service center. Remember that regular MIUI updates can add or remove this feature - watch for new versions of the firmware.