How to turn on the flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi Redmi 4X is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, which is still actively used for its reliability and functionality. However, even a simple action like turning on a flashlight, you may have questions: where is the button, why the function does not work, or how to activate the LED without unlocking the screen. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn on the flashlight on the Redmi 4X, including hidden MIUI chips, and solve typical problems faced by users.

It’s important to understand that the Redmi 4X flashlight can behave differently depending on the firmware version (MIUI 8/9/10/11) and the updates installed. For example, in older versions of MIUI 8, the flashlight button may not be in the default notification bar, and in newer versions, gesture controls have appeared. We’ll look at current methods for all options, including custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience.

If you're faced with a flashlight not turning on at all, that's not a sentence either. At the end of this article, we'll look at the hardware and software causes of the malfunction and how to fix them, from resetting the settings to checking LED contacts.

Method 1: Including a flashlight through the notification panel (standard method)

The most obvious and quick way is to use the notification bar. On Redmi 4X, the flashlight button is usually in the top curtain, but its location may vary depending on the version of MIUI.

To turn on the flashlight:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the flashlight icon (🔦). If it is not, swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
3. Stick on the icon once, the flashlight will turn on, and the icon will light up (usually in yellow or blue).

If the flashlight button is not in the curtain:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Notification panel and find the section "Quick settings".
• 📱 Slip on "Edit" (or "Add tiles") and drag the flashlight icon to the active area.
• 🔄 Restart your smartphone if the changes don’t apply immediately.

The flashlight icon is in the notification panel |

The screen is unlocked (on some firmware flashlights only work after unlocking)|

Battery level above 5% (at low charge, the function can be turned off)|

No active energy saving modes (for example, "Ultra mode")

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On some custom firmware (like Havoc-OS), the flashlight button may be called Torch or Flashlight. If you use unofficial software, check the tiles settings in the Quick Settings menu.

Method 2: Use of gestures (double pressing the power button)

In MIUI 9 and later, the flashlight is activated by double pressing the power button, which is convenient when the screen is off and you do not want to unlock it.

To activate this gesture:

1. Open Settings → Additional Features (or Special Features in New Versions)
2. Find the Power button gestures (or Quick Actions) section.
3. Select the option Double press for the flashlight and turn it on.

Now, when the screen is locked, just press the power button twice quickly, the flashlight will turn on. Double-pressing it will turn it off.

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If the gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other features (like double-pressing to start the camera), in which case, turn off one of the options in the gesture settings.

Redmi 4X with MIUI 8 may not have this feature, so use alternative methods or upgrade to a newer version.

Method 3: Voice Control (Google Assistant or Alice)

If you have Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex set up, you can turn on the flashlight with a voice command, which is useful when your hands are busy or the screen does not respond to touch.

For Google Assistant:

• 🎤 Say, “OK Google, turn on the flashlight” or “Hey Google, turn on the flashlight".
• 📱 If the team does not work, check the permissions for the Assistant in Settings → Annexes → Google → Permits.

For Alice:

• 🎤 Activate Alice with a button or voice and say, “Switch on the flashlight".
• 🔧 If Alice answers that she can’t execute the command, update the Yandex app to the latest version.

Google Assistant |

Alice from Yandex |

Siri (via AirPods) |

I don't use voice assistants |

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Note: on some firmware, voice commands may not work if the smartphone is discharged below 15% or power saving mode is activated.

Method 4: Widgets and Third-Party Applications

If standard methods are not suitable (for example, due to custom firmware or a damaged interface), you can use widgets or third-party applications.

Popular applications for flashlight management:

• 🔦 Flashlight Widget – Adds a widget to the home screen for quick access.
• 📱 Torchie – supports gestures and automatic shutdown timer.
• 🔧 Flash Alerts 2 – allows you to set flashing flashlight at notifications.

To install the widget:

1. Click the empty space on the main screen and select "Widgets".
2. Find the flashlight widget (like Flashlight Toggle) and drag it to the screen.
3. Slip on the widget to turn on or off the flashlight.

Warning: Some apps from Google Play may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions (such as access to contacts).

Method 5: Hidden Codes and Engineering Menu (for Advanced)

On the Redmi. 4X You can turn on the flashlight through the engineering menu or special USSD-This method is suitable if the standard methods do not work due to a firmware failure.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## This will open the testing menu.
2. Select the "Hardware Testing" section (or "Hardware Testing").
3. Find the "Flashlight" or "Torch" item and tap it.
4. Select "Turn On" to turn on the flashlight.

Alternative code for some versions of MIUI:

##36446337##

This code opens the MMITest menu, where you can find a flashlight test in the Single Test section.

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Use the engineering menu only as a last resort, and the wrong actions here can cause the camera or other modules to crash.

Warning: The engineering menu is for service centers. Don't change other settings unless you're sure they're there!

Solving problems: The flashlight does not turn on

If neither of these methods works, the problem can be hardware or software, and let's look at the typical causes and solutions.

Programmatic reasons:

• 📱 Firmware failure: try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).
• 🔄 Application Conflict: Remove newly installed programs, especially those that requested access to the camera.
• 🔋 Energy saving mode: turn it off in Settings → Battery.

Hardware causes:

Critical information: The Redmi 4X LED flashlight and camera share a common module, and if both don't work, the hardware is the problem.

If you are not sure about your repair skills, you should contact a service center.The average cost of replacing a camera module (along with an LED) for the Redmi 4X in 2026 is 800-1500 rubles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about flashlight on Xiaomi Redmi 4X