Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a popular smartphone with flexible notification settings, but not all users know that it can be configured to flash the camera or even the camera. LED-The indicator was triggered when new messages, calls or alerts from applications were sent, and this feature is especially useful in noisy places or for people with hearing impairments when the sound signal is not enough.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to activate a flash to notifications for Redmi 8, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features through Developer Mode, and learn how to set up customized alerts for different applications and why sometimes the feature doesn’t work despite the right settings.
Why is flashing on notifications useful?
Light alerts are not only a stylish accent, but also a practical solution for several scenarios:
- 🔔 Noisy places: at concerts, in transport or in an open-plan office, the sound of notifications can be simply not heard.
- 👂 Hearing impairment: For people with hearing loss, visual cues are becoming the primary way to receive alerts.
- 📵 Silent Mode: If you have turned off the sound but don’t want to miss an important message, the flash will be your silent assistant".
- 🚗 Driving: Blinking lights will attract attention faster than vibration in your pocket.
Xiaomi Redmi 8 has two types of light notifications: LED-The indicator (a small LED next to the front camera) and the flash of the main camera. The first is less noticeable, but more economical in battery charge, the second is brighter, but consumes more energy.
Method 1: Inclusion LED-indicator through standard settings
The easiest way is to activate the built-in LED-The indicator that flashes when new notifications are introduced. On Redmi 8, this feature is hidden in the settings MIUI, But it's easy to find:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
- Go to the Notifications and Status bar section.
- Select the Notification Indicator.
- Activate the switch Show notification indicator.
- Select the color of the indicator below (e.g. green for SMS, blue for WhatsApp).
If the Notification Indicator is not on the menu, then your version of MIUI does not support this feature at the firmware level, in which case you can go to Method 2 (camera flash) or Method 3 (settings for individual applications).
Make sure the screen is off (the indicator does not work with an active display)
Send a test message to the device
Check if the LED flashes near the front camera
If not, restart your smartphone.-->
Method 2: Activate the flash camera for notifications
If LED-It's not enough to make the main camera flash flash at the new notifications, but it's brighter, but it needs more adjustments:
- Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
- Choose the Rumor. → Notification flash.
- Activate the Flash switch at notifications.
- In the flash settings section, select: 🔦 Camera - the main flash will be used. 📱 Screen – the display will flash (less noticeable, but more economical).
Frequency of flashing
Medium
⚠️ Attention: Frequent use of camera flash for notifications speeds up battery discharge by 10-15% compared to standard alerts. If you notice a strong decrease in autonomy, turn off the function or reduce the frequency of blinking.
After activation, check the function: Send yourself a test message → Turn off the screen → Wait for the flash to flash.
If the flash does not work, make sure that:
- 🔋 Battery level above 15% (at low charge, the system can block the function).
- 📴 Do not disturb is turned off (it blocks all notifications, including lights).
- 🔄 The smartphone does not overheat (at high temperature). MIUI limit the operation of the flash).
Method 3: Configure flash for individual applications
By default, the flash works on all notifications, but you can configure it only for important applications (for example, Telegram, SMS or Calls).
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the app you want (such as WhatsApp).
- Go to Notifications.
- Activate the Flash switch (if not, use Method 2 for global settings).
- For calls: Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Flash when calling.
Some apps (like Viber or Facebook Messenger) have their own notification settings.
- Open the app itself.
- Go to its settings (usually in the menu) ⋮ → Settings → Notifications).
- Find the Light Effects or Flash.
| Annex | The path to setting up the flash | Does LED support? |
|---|---|---|
| ⋮ → Settings → Notifications → Light indicator | Yes (LED only) | |
| Telegram | ⋮ → Settings → Notifications and sounds → Outbreak. | Yes (LED and camera) |
| SMS (standard) | Settings → Applications → Messages → Notifications | Yes (only via MIUI) |
| Calls. | Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Flash when calling | No (only camera flash) |
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If the application does not have a built-in flash setting, use global activation through Special Features (Method 2).
Method 4: Using Developer Mode to Fine-Tune
For advanced users who need to change the color, frequency, or duration of the blink, hidden settings are available through Developer Mode.
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Click 7 times in a row on the MIUI version until the message “You are a developer!” appears.
- Go back to the main Settings menu and find a new section for developers.
- Scroll down to the Notifications block and activate: 🔧 Allow notifications to flash (if any). 🎨 Color setting LED (not available on all firmware).
In some versions of MIUI, you can specify: Blinking duration (from 0.5 to 3 seconds) and the interval between flashes.
- 🔹 Duration: 1 second.
- 🔹 Interval: 2 seconds.
- 🔹 Color: White (maximum brightness).
⚠️ Warning: Sloppy changes to Developer Mode may cause notifications to fail. If notifications stop coming after settings, reset this section or turn off developer mode (Settings) → For developers → Turn it off).
Why the outbreak doesn’t work: Common problems and solutions
If you have completed all the settings, but the flash on notifications does not work, check the following points:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Flash does not flash at notifications | Energy saving mode blocks the function | Turn off the battery → Power saving mode |
| LED doesn't burn, but camera flash works | Broken LED or a firmware problem | Check in the service center or update MIUI |
| The flash only works on calls. | Application settings overlap global | Set up a flash for each application separately (Method 3) |
| The function disappeared after the update | MIUI Removes Support for Your Model | Reverse to a previous version or use of third-party applications |
If the problem is not solved, try resetting notification settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ → Reset the notification settings.
What do you do if nothing helps?
Alternative methods: third-party applications for light notifications
If the standard settings of Redmi 8 do not suit, you can use specialized applications from Google Play.
- 🌈 Customize the color and rhythm of blinking for each application.
- 🔊 Combination of sound, vibration and light.
- ⏱️ Flash repeat timers.
Top.-3 Applications for Xiaomi Redmi 8:
- Light Flow - Supports LED, It allows you to assign unique colors to each contact or application. ✅ Pros: maximum customization, working with most versions MIUI. ❌ Cons: Part of the functions paid.
- Flash Notifications is a simple tool for activating flash notifications. ✅ Pros: free, lightweight (weight) ~2 MBB). ❌ Cons: No fine color tweaking.
LEDBlinker
- ✅ Pros: It works even on older versions of Android.
- ❌ Cons: May conflict with system notifications.
Before installing third-party applications:
- 🔒 Check permissions (the application must request access to Notices and Camera).
- 📱 Make sure that in the settings → Annexes → Special access → Notifications for the selected application switch is enabled.
- 🔋 Close background tasks (some apps block flash operation).
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The application side may conflict with the system settings of MIUI. If standard notifications stop working after installation, disable the application and restart the smartphone.