Flash when calling Xiaomi: how to turn on and configure the light indication of calls

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a flash on calls and how to fix it

Have you ever missed an important call because your phone was on the screen down or in silent mode? A flash of light on an incoming call on Xiaomi solves this problem — bright flashes of the camera or screen will attract attention even in a noisy room. But not all users know that this feature needs to be enabled manually through hidden MIUI settings.

In this article, we will understand how to activate the flash on calls for all popular models Xiaomi, Redmi and other popular models. POCO (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 You will find out where this setting is in the latest versions. MIUI 14/15, How to adjust the frequency and color of flashes, and what to do if the function doesn't work at all. LED-Indicator – there are alternative ways to signal light.

Does your Xiaomi smartphone support flash when calling?

Not all Xiaomi devices can use flash as a call indicator.

• 🔦 Models with LED-flash: All smartphones with a main camera and LED (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO X5 Pro) support the default function.
• 📱 Models without LED: Budget machines like Redmi A2 or POCO C50 can use a screen flash (display blinking).
• ⚠️ Exceptions: Some of the older models MIUI 10 and below do not have this option in the firmware.

To see if your phone supports this feature, check for Flash when calling in the settings (the path is indicated in the next section). If it does not, try alternative methods from the bypass section.

Official method: enable flash through MIUI settings

The most reliable method is to use the built-in MIUI options. The instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-15 firmware (including global and Chinese versions).

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Sound and Vibration (or Sound and Vibration on some models).
3. Scroll down to the Flash on Calls block (may be called Light Indication or Notification Flash).
4. Activate the switch next to Incoming Calls.
5. (Optional) Customize flash color and blink frequency (not available on all models).

If the flash item is not in the Sounds and Vibrations menu, try an alternative route:

Settings → Special features → Hearing → Flash notifications

Alternative methods: if the standard method does not work

What to do if you don't have flash options in your settings? Here are 3 proven workarounds:

1. Apps from Google Play

Utilities like Flash Alerts 2 or Flash Notification emulate flash function via the Android API, they work even on models without LEDs using a screen or camera, minus increased battery consumption (up to 5-10% per day).

2. Configure via ADB (for advanced)

If you are ready to dig into system files, turn on the flash command:

adb shell settings put system flash_notification_enabled 1

After you do, restart your phone.Caution: This method requires an unlocked bootloader and may reset some settings.

3.Use of screen flash

On models without LEDs (such as Redmi 9A), activate the screen blinking:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Screen flash.
2. Enable the option for Incoming calls.
3. Adjust the color and the blinking interval.

Table: Compatibility of Xiaomi models with flash when calling

If your model is not in the table, check its specifications on the official Xiaomi website or in the Mi Community app. For new devices (2023-2026), the feature is usually available by default.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

The flash on calls may not work even after you turn on the settings, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 Energy saving: Turn off the Battery mode → Energy saving for the phone application.
• 📵 Block permissions: Check that the Phone app has access to the camera and flashlight (Settings) → Annexes → Permit management).
• 🔄 Application Conflict: Remove third-party flash management utilities (e.g. Flashlight Widget).
• 🛠️ Firmware failure: Reset network settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting network settings).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) K50) The only thing that makes a call flash is if the phone is on the screen up, and it's connected to the proximity sensor, which turns off the function when the screen is closed.

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If the flash is delayed, try to reduce the blinking interval in the settings. The optimal value is 1-2 seconds for LED and 0.5 seconds for screen display.

How to turn off the flash when calling if it interferes

Bright flashes can be irritating at night or in dark rooms to deactivate them.

1. Return to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Flash on calls.
2. Turn off the switch next to Incoming calls.
3. (Optional) Reset notification settings for the Phone app (Settings → Apps → Phone → Notifications → Reset).

If you have used third-party apps (like Flash Alerts), uninstall them or disable them in the notification settings. Some utilities continue to work in the background even after you have been removed - in which case a phone reboot will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the outbreak on Xiaomi calls

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If your Xiaomi doesn’t support flash when calling out of the box, try upgrading MIUI to the latest version first. 80% of the time, the feature appears after the firmware update.