Where is the flashlight on Xiaomi: 7 ways to include + lip-service

Have you ever been in the dark with a flashlight running out, trying to find a backlight button on your Xiaomi? This situation is familiar to many - especially if you've recently switched from an iPhone or Samsung, where the flashlight is always at hand, POCO Mi location and activation methods of the flashlight may vary dramatically depending on the model, version MIUI and even regional firmware.

In this article, we will not only show you where to look for a flashlight on Xiaomi, but also reveal all possible methods for turning it on, from standard to hidden. You will learn how to set up quick access through the notification curtain, what gestures work on new models, and why on some devices the flashlight can suddenly disappear from the menu.

We will pay special attention to models with double LED-flash (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro)+), And if you own one of these devices, you can have a flashlight with a lot of brightness and color temperature, and if you own one of these, you're going to have bonus chips!

1. Standard location of the flashlight in MIUI

On most Xiaomi smartphones, the flashlight is integrated into the Quick Settings Panel (notification curtain) to find it:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain.
2. If you see the flashlight icon (🔦) — Just tap him.
3. If there is no icon, swipe the curtain to the left (some models need to swipe down twice to open the full panel).

Nana POCO F5, Redmi Note 11 and newer models flashlight icon by default hidden behind the "edit mode" of fast settings:

• 📱 Open the curtain and press. ⚙️ Edit (or ✏️ top-right).
• 🔍 Find the Lantern icon in the list of inaccessible tiles.
• 🖱️ Drag it to the active area (usually up the screen).

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On some firmware MIUI (For example, for the European region, a flashlight may be called Torch – look for an English inscription if there is no Russian-speaking one.

If you don't have a flashlight after editing the curtain, check if the function is disabled in the system settings, and more on that in the next section.

2.Where to look for a flashlight in Xiaomi settings

When the flashlight disappears from the curtain, the first thing you do is look at the basic settings of the device. MIUI:

• 📱 MIUI 12/13/14: Settings → Connected devices → Lantern or settings → Additionally. → Lantern.
• 🔧 Old versions (MIUI 10-11): Settings → System and device → Lantern.
• 🌍 Global firmware: may be called Connected devices → Flashlight.

On this menu you will find:

• 🔦 Switch on/off flashlight.
• ⚡ Brightness setting (on models with support, for example, Xiaomi) 12T Pro).
• 🔄 Blinking option (useful for emergency alarms).

If the flashlight is in the settings, but does not work – check the permissions for the application com.android.torch (for this in the section about malfunctions).

3 Hot keys and gestures for flashlight

Xiaomi offers several ways to quickly turn on the flashlight without unlocking the screen.

🔑 Lock button (double/triple press)

In many models (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10, Mi 11) can be configured to activate the flashlight through the power button:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the Power button → Lantern.
3. Set the action: double or triple press.

Once set up, it's enough to press the lock button twice quickly, even when the screen is off. It works even in your pocket!

👆 Screen gesture (MIUI 12+)

On the new firmware appeared the function "Gests flashlight":

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Gestures.
• 🔍 Find the flashlight or double tap to turn on torch.
• 🖐️ Activate the double tap gesture on the screen turned off.

Nana POCO F4 GT Some game models have an additional gesture: swipe your finger on the fingerprint sensor to the left or right to turn on / off the flashlight.

🎤 Voice Assistant (Google Assistant or XiaoAI)

If you have a voice assistant set up, you can say:

• "Okay, Google, turn on the flashlight."
• "XiaoAI, open the flashlight" (for Chinese firmware)

This will work even with a locked screen if the assistant settings allow commands to be executed in lock mode.

4. Hidden flashlight features on Xiaomi

Few people know, but a flashlight on Xiaomi can do more than shine. Here are the advanced features available on top-end models:

🌈 Color temperature adjustment (double temperature) LED)

Double-devices LED-flash (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) allow for a change in the shade of light:

1. Open the curtain and hold the flashlight icon for 2 seconds.
2. A slider will appear to select the temperature: from cold white (6500K) yellow-warm (2700K).

⚡ Blinking modes (SOS signaling)

In flashlight settings (Settings) → Connected devices → Lantern → Blinking mode) may be selected:

• 🆘 SOS — flashing in distress signal format (three short, three long, three short).
• 🔄 Slow blinking is useful for attracting attention.
• 💡 Stroboscope – Fast blinking (cautiously, can cause an epileptic seizure!).

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The strobe mode consumes up to 30 percent more battery life than a regular flashlight. Use it only in extreme cases.

📱 Remote flashlight control

Using the Mi Home app (for devices with MIUI 13+) You can turn on a flashlight on another Xiaomi smartphone in the same Wi-Fi network:

1. Connect both devices to the same network.
2. Open Mi Home → Devices → [Your smartphone] → Lantern.

This is useful if you need to light the way and the phone is in another room.

5 Why the flashlight doesn't work: 5 reasons and solutions

If the flashlight doesn’t turn on or is not working smoothly, check these points:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings. Before you do this, back up your data!

Important! On some models, Redmi. 9A, POCO M3) The flashlight may not work when you're charging, which is a feature of the power circuit.

6. flashlight on older Xiaomi models (2018–2020)

If you are using Xiaomi Mi A1, Redmi Note 7 or other Android One devices, flashlight location may vary:

• 📱 On Android One (pure Android), the flashlight is in the curtain, but without additional settings.
• 🔧 On the Mi 8 and Mi 9 with MIUI 10 You need to hold the flashlight icon to access the mode SOS.
• 🔄 On the Redmi. 6/6A flashlight is turned on only through the curtain - gestures and lock button are not supported.

For these models, the following life hacks are relevant:

• 🔋 If the flashlight drains the battery quickly, install the Torchie app from the Play Market – it optimizes energy consumption.
• 📲 On Mi. A2 You can turn on the flashlight through Google Assistant, even if the icon is missing from the curtain.

7. Alternative methods: applications and widgets

If the standard flashlight does not suit you, consider third-party solutions:

📱 The best applications for flashlight

• 🔦 Torchie - minimalist flashlight with widget and brightness setting.
• 🌟 Flashlight + LED — supports the strobe and morse.
• 🛠️ Super-Bright LED Flashlight – works even on devices without hardware flash (using screen).

Warning: Some applications require permission to use Camera and Microphone – do not install suspicious programs from unknown sources!

🖥️ Widgets for quick access

To add a flashlight widget to the main screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop.
2. Pick the Widgets.
3. Find the flashlight widget or Torch (from the system app).
4. Drag him on the screen.

Nana POCO X5 The Pro and new models of the flashlight widget can be hidden. To unlock it, go to Settings → Desktop → Widgets → Show it all.

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If you use a flashlight often at night, add its widget to the lock screen. To do this, hold the flashlight icon on your desktop and drag it down to the lock panel (works on the lock panel). MIUI 14+).

FAQ: Frequent questions about flashlight on Xiaomi