Flash notifications in Redmi Note 8 Pro: 3 working ways to enable

The flash of light when notifying on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is a useful feature for those who do not want to miss important messages, especially in noisy places or when the phone is lying down, but not all users know that the setting of this option is hidden in the depths of MIUI and requires the right approach.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can activate a flash, from standard settings to third-party apps, why the feature may not work even after you turn it on, how to customize it for specific apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), and what to do if the flash works too often or ignores important notifications.

Important: on the Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia model), access to some settings depends on the version of MIUI. We took this into account in the instructions and indicated alternative paths for different firmware.

1. Standard method: Configure through “Special features”

The most reliable method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is originally designed as a feature for hearing-impaired users, but works for everyone.

To activate it:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Choose the Rumor. → Notification flash.
3. Switch the slider to the "On" position.
4. Click Flash Settings and select Camera (for rear flash) or Screen (for display backlight).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12.5+ Notification flash may be called Visual Alerts, and if you don't find an option, check for system updates or use alternative methods in the following sections.

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2. Set up via "Notifications and Status Line"

If the standard method didn’t work, try an alternative path through the notification menu, which allows you to more accurately configure which applications the flash will trigger.

Instructions:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notification of annexes.
• 🔍 Select the desired application (for example, Viber or SMS).
• 💡 Enable the Flash option (may be in the Additional section or Notification Methods).
• ⚙️ Set up Repeat flash (number of flashes) and backlight color (if available).

🔹 Note: Not all apps support this option, for example, Telegram or Instagram may not have it, in which case use the universal method from the first section or third-party utilities.

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3. Use of third-party applications (if the standard methods do not work)

If the built-in settings don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, offering flexible flash settings: color selection, blink duration, and filtering notifications by importance.

The best apps for the Redmi Note 8 Pro:

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party apps, only allow them to access Notices and Camera. Avoid programs that request permission to SMS, Contacts, or Location – this is redundant for the flash function and may not be secure.

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If the flash doesn’t work after installing the app, check if MIUI optimizes its performance in the background. Add the utility to battery exclusions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → Find your app → Select “No Limits”

4.Why the outbreak doesn't work: Common problems and solutions

Even when set up correctly, the flash may not work, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them:

• 🔋 Energy saving regime: MIUI Aggressively optimizes background processes. Turn off power saving for notification applications or add them to exceptions.
• 📵 Block Notifications: Check if notifications for a particular application are disabled in Settings → Notifications → [Annex].
• 🔦 Flash malfunction: Test it in the Camera app. If it doesn't work there, there's a hardware problem (call the service).
• 🔄 Application conflict: Some memory cleanup utilities (like Clean Master) can block the flash.

Critical information: On the Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 13+, the flash function may conflict with the option Adaptive Backlight (in screen settings). If the flash flash flash flash flash flashes chaotically, turn off the adaptive backlight.

5 Additional settings: color, frequency and exceptions

The standard flash on the Redmi Note 8 Pro flashes white, but with the help of third-party apps (for example, Light Flow) you can configure:

• 🎨 Backlight color: Red for Viber, green for WhatsApp, blue for SMS.
• ⏱️ Duration and interval: For example, 3 short flashes with a pause of 1 second.
• 🚫 Exceptions: Disable flash at night or for unimportant notifications (e.g., games).
• 🔕 Do Not Disturb: The flash will work even when the sound is turned off.

To configure through Light Flow:

1. Open the app and give you access to notifications.
2. Select Notification Settings → Add the app.
3. In the LED/Flash section, adjust the color, frequency and duration.
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

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Third-party flash apps consume an extra battery. If you notice a quick discharge, check them in Settings → Battery → Battery Use and calibrate the settings.

6. Flash alternatives: Other ways to not miss notifications

If a flash is not suitable for some reason, consider alternative warning methods:

• 🔊 Vibration with Unique Patterns: Set up different rhythms for different apps → Sounds and vibrations → Notification vibration.
• 📱 Always-on Display (AOD): Shows notifications on the off screen (available on the MIUI 12+).
• 🎵 Assign different ringtones to apps via Notification settings.
• 📌 Floating notifications: Enable in Settings → Notifications → Floating notifications.

🔹 Tip: Combination of several methods (e.g., flash) + vibration + AOD) But keep an eye on battery consumption, active alerts can increase it by 10 to 15%.

FAQ: Frequent flash questions on notifications