How to Remove Flashlight Blinking When Calling Xiaomi: All Ways (including MIUI 14)

Flashing a flashlight on an incoming call on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for those who often miss a call in noisy environments. However, for many users, this option becomes an annoying factor: it quickly lands the battery, distracts in the dark or simply does not need. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not always bring this setting to the main menu, especially on new versions of MIUI 13/14. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to disable the blinking – from standard settings to hidden settings and commands for experienced users.

Complicating the problem is that the location of the option depends on the phone model and firmware version. For example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the path to setup is different from the POCO X5, and in some regional versions of MIUI, the item is not in the interface at all, we tested all methods on devices in 2020-2026 and collected universal solutions that will work even if the manufacturer hid the option.

Important: Some methods require administrator rights or a PC connection. If you're new, start with the first section, which describes safe methods without risk to the system. For advanced users, at the end of this article, there are instructions using ADB and editing system files.

1. Standard method: through call settings

On most Xiaomi smartphones (especially older versions of MIUI up to 12.5), the option to turn off flashing flashlights is available directly from the call menu. Check this path first - it is the easiest and requires no additional manipulation.

Instructions:

  • 📱 Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
  • 🔧 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Choose "Settings».
  • 🔔 Go to Incoming Calls or Call Notifications (name depends on version) MIUI).
  • 💡 Find the item "Flashing LED", "Lightlight on the call" or "Lighting indication" and turn off the slider.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

  1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
  2. Select "Call Notifications."
  3. Scroll down – sometimes the option is hidden under “Additional Settings”.
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Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), this item may be called “LED indicator” and is located in the Settings → Display → Indicators. If neither path worked, move to the next method.

2. Hidden settings: through the developer menu

If the standard method didn’t work, try to turn on the developer mode — it often features additional options that are not available in the normal interface, which works on 80% of Xiaomi devices, including models with MIUI 14.

How to activate the developer mode:

  1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
  2. Find the MIUI version and click on it 7 times in a row (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
  3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers (usually at the bottom of the list).

Now look for the blinking setting:

  • 🔍 In the search bar at the top of the screen, type “lightlight” or “LED».
  • 🔦 If the item "Flashing flashlight when calling" appears - turn it off.
  • 📱 On some firmware, the option is called “LED Notifications” and is located in the “Notifications” section inside the developer menu.

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If a search on the developer menu did not give results, try entering in English: "flashlight" or "LED notification".

Important: Once you turn off the developer mode option, restart your phone so that the changes take effect. If this method doesn't work, move on to more advanced ways.

3. Disconnection through the "Security" application

On some Xiaomi smartphones (especially Redmi and POCO), the flashlight setting is hidden in the Security app, a method that is often overlooked, even though it works on newer versions of MIUI.

Step-by-step:

  1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
  2. Go to the “Optimization” or “Battery” section.
  3. Click on “Battery Settings” → “Consumption Management”.
  4. Find the Notifications or Special Permissions tab.
  5. Scroll down to the "Lightlight on the Call" item and turn it off.

Alternative path (for MIUI 13+):

  • 🛡️ In the Security app, select Privileges».
  • 🔦 Find the section "Other permissions» → «Flashlight control».
  • 📵 Turn off permission for the Phone application».

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Some firmware (e.g., global versions for Europe) may not have this item, leaving only the ADB method or editing system files.

4.Use of ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If all previous methods fail, the most reliable, but technically challenging method is to turn off blinking via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for all versions of MIUI, including MIUI 14, and is guaranteed to turn off the flashlight when calling.

What you'll need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
  • 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
  • ⚙️ Developer mode enabled and debugging by USB (see section 2).

Instructions:

  1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging over USB (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
  2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
  3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
  4. Execute the command to turn off flashlight flashing: adb shell settings put global flashlight_notification_enabled 0
  5. Reboot the phone.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put system flashlight_notification 0
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Make sure you have Xiaomi drivers installed (you can download it on the official website). USB-cable or port. Enable the "Debugging by Debugging" option in the developer settings USB (Security settings..” If you are using Windows, run the command prompt on behalf of the administrator.

Warning: Incorrect use of ADB can cause your phone to malfunction.Do not change other settings unless you are sure of their purpose.

5. editing system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can turn off flashing flashlights by editing system files, a method that is suitable for users who are willing to risk system stability for the sake of complete control.

Instructions:

  1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
  2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml or /system/csc/feature.xml
  3. Find a string with FlashlightNotification (may be called FlashlightNotification) CscFeature_Notification_FlashLightEnable).
  4. Change the value from true to false.
  5. Save the file and restart the phone.

Alternative path (for some firmware):

  • 📁 Open the file. /system/build.prop.
  • 🔍 Find a line. ro.config.flashlight_notification=1.
  • ✏️ Replace 1 for 0.
  • 🔄 Save and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files without root rights or through unverified applications can lead to a phone blink (breakdown). TWRP Or OrangeFox.

Alternative solutions: third-party applications

If you don’t want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which don’t always work 100%, but can be a temporary solution.

Top.-3 flashlight-control:

AnnexEvaluationFeaturesCons
Flashlight Notification4.3 ⭐Flexible blinking settings, MIUI supportAdvertising requires permission to notify
LED Blinker Notifications4.1 ⭐Works without root, customization of flowersPlugins for some paid functions
Flash Alerts 24.5 ⭐MIUI 14 support, minimalist interfaceNo Russian language

How to use:

  1. Download and install one of the applications.
  2. Open it and provide all the necessary permissions (notifications, access to the flashlight).
  3. In the application settings, find the “Calls” or “Incoming Calls” section.
  4. Turn off the flashing flashlight option or configure it at your discretion.

⚠️ Note: Third-party applications may conflict with Xiaomi system utilities, especially on firmware with enhanced protection (for example, MIUI If you have lags or the phone is overheating after installation, delete the app and clear the cache.

7. Features for different Xiaomi models

The manufacturer often changes the settings depending on the model and regional firmware, and below we have gathered up-to-date information for popular devices.

Redmi Note 11/12 Series:

  • 🔧 The settings are hidden in the settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Light indication.
  • 📱 Global Firmware may be required ADB.

POCO F4/F5:

  • 💡 The option is called “Flash on call” and is located in Settings. → Sound and vibration → Call notifications.
  • 🔄 After disconnection, a reboot is required.

Xiaomi 13/14 series:

  • 🛡️ The setting is available only through the developer menu or ADB.
  • 📵 The Chinese firmware may not be available at all.

Redmi K50/K60:

  • 🔦 The option is duplicated in Settings → Display. → Indicators → Light on the bell.
  • 🔧 On some versions MIUI 14 required to disconnect through the application "Security».

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On the new flagships (Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro), the manufacturer actively removes the “extra” settings from the interface, leaving only the user with the new device. ADB-This is due to battery optimization policies and firmware harmonization across regions.

Frequently asked questions

The flashlight flashed itself after the MIUI update. How do you get the old settings back?
This is a common problem after major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI Try: Reset the settings of the Phone application (Settings) → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Check the settings in the developer menu (section 2 of the article). If it does not help, use the ADB-The command from section 4. Usually, resetting your phone settings returns to factory settings, but it doesn't always work for hidden options.
I turned off the blinking, but the flashlight still blinks when some contacts call.
These contacts are likely to have individual notifications installed. Check: Open the contact that flashes the flashlight. Click Edit → Notifications (or Sound and Vibration) and make sure that the option Light Indication is not enabled. Also check if you have a third-party call management app (like Truecaller) that can ignore system settings.
Can I turn off the flashing flashlight only for specific SIM-map?
Unfortunately, this is not an option in Xiaomi's standard settings, but you can use a workaround: Install Flashlight Notification from Google Play. In its settings, select Exceptions. Add numbers or SIM-cards for which the blinking must remain on (or vice versa) on some firmware (e.g, MIUI India) this feature is available in standard call settings, but it is not available in global versions.
After the blinking was turned off, the light notifications for SMS stopped working.
This is because Xiaomi has light notifications for calls and SMS They're often controlled by one setting. To separate them, use: ADB-Call-only command: adb shell settings put global flashlight_notification_call_enabled 0 Or install an app. LED Blinker Notifications and set up notifications separately for SMS In some firmware (for example, in some cases, MIUI 13 for POCO) This problem is solved by resetting the settings of the application "Messages».
Is there a risk that the phone will stop updating after using ADB?
No, ADB-commands to disable flashlight blinking do not block updates.However: If you change critical system settings (not from this article), it can cause crashes. MIUI The settings may be reset, and you'll have to reuse them, MIUI China) ADB-To avoid problems, use only the commands given in this article and do not edit other settings.