How to remove the light signal when calling Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 working methods

The flashing LED on the front of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a useful feature for alerting you when you miss a call or a message. But what if this indicator is annoying, especially at night? Many users face the problem of the phone flashing bright white or color light every time the call is in, even if the sound is turned off. In this article, we will discuss all ways to turn off the light signal when you call, including hidden MIUI settings and workarounds for different versions of the firmware.

The Redmi Note 7 is that the manufacturer didn't make LED control into the basic settings. You'll have to dig through the menu or use third-party utilities. We've tested all the methods on MIUI 10.3.2.0, MIUI 11.0.6.0 and MIUI 12.5.2.0 -- we guarantee performance. If you've already tried to turn off blinking through standard settings and nothing has worked, don't rush to reset the phone to factory settings. Most likely, the solution lies on the surface, it's just hard to find without a hint.

Why does the LED flash when calling and can it be turned off?

The light indicator on the Redmi Note 7 is not just a decorative element, but part of the notification system. LED-It's the default light on the alert:

• 📞 Incoming call (even if the phone is silent)
• 💬 New. SMS or messages in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
• 🔋 Low battery charge (red color)
• 🔔 Alarm or reminders

Most Xiaomi smartphones have LED control in the notification settings, but Redmi Note 7 often hides this point, because of the features of the MIUI firmware for budget models. The manufacturer believes that users rarely change these parameters, so simplified the interface by removing the "extra" options.

• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode (to access hidden settings)
• 📱 Use third-party applications (if standard methods fail)
• 🔄 Update the firmware (in new versions) MIUI Additional options have been added)

Important: On some Redmi Note 7 modifications (such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro or the India version), the path to LED settings may be different. If your phone is purchased abroad, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Disconnect via notification settings (standard method)

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI settings. It works on most firmware versions, but the path to the option may differ.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Notifications and Status bar section.
3. Slip on the app notification item.
4. At the top of the screen, select the System Applications tab.
5. Find the phone (or calls) in the list and click on it.
6. Turn off the light indicator switch (or the flashing LED).

If there is no light indicator, try an alternative path:

1. In the same settings, select the Screen.
2. Scroll down and find the Light indicator (or button highlighting).
3. Turn off the option to Blink at notifications.

Note: On some firmware, the option may be called an Event Indicator or LED-If you don't find this item, go to the next method.

Make sure that:

✅ The phone is charged at least 30% to avoid crashes)

✅ You have a backup of important data (in case of a reset)

✅ You know the version. MIUI (This will help in finding alternative solutions)

✅ All off. VPN Proxies (they can block access to system settings)

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Method 2: Using Developer Mode for Hidden Settings

If the standard methods don't work, you'll have to activate the developer mode, which will give you access to hidden parameters of the system, including LED control.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will be notified "You became a developer!").
3. Go back to the main Settings menu and select a new section for developers (or Advanced Settings → Developers).
4. Scroll down and find Event Notifications or Notification Indicator.
5. Turn off the Blinking LED option or Use LED for notifications.

On some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 12), the path may look like this:

Settings → For developers → Debugging → Notification settings → Light indicator

Attention! In developer mode, you can accidentally change critical settings in the system. Don't edit other settings unless you understand their purpose.

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If the LED still flashes after the switch is off, try restarting the phone. Sometimes the changes are only applied after the reboot.

Method 3: Disconnect via the Security app (for MIUI 11 and later)

In MIUI 11 and MIUI 12, the LED control has been partially transferred to the Security app, which works even if the option is not in the basic settings.

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Optimization (or Acceleration) tab.
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Settings in the upper right corner.
4. Select Notifications or Notification Settings.
5. Find the Light indicator section and turn it off for the Phone app.

If your version of Security does not have such a clause, try an alternative way:

• 🔹 In the same application, go to Auto Launch.
• 🔹 Find the phone in the list and turn off backlit notifications for it.

Important: In some regional firmware (e.g. Europe), the Security section may be called Security or Optimization. If you use informal firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), the path may be different.

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The Security app is not only an antivirus, but also a notification control center in new versions of MIUI, where you can flexibly configure the LED for each application separately.

Method 4: Third-party applications for LED control

If the system settings don't allow you to turn off the blinking, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested several applications and selected the most reliable ones:

Instructions for using Light Manager:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide access to notifications (required!).
3. Go to Apps and select Phone (or Calls).
4. Turn off the LED Notification switch.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some LED control applications require root rights. If you are not ready to get root access, only use utilities that work without it (for example, Light Manager.

Method 5: Resetting notification settings (last resort)

If none of these methods work, the last option is to reset the notification settings to factory notifications, which will return all LED parameters to the default state, but will not affect personal data.

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ (three dots in the upper right corner) and select Reset application settings.
3. Confirm the action (a password may be required).
4. After reset, go to the notification settings for the Phone app and turn off the LED again.

If the reset did not help, the reason may be:

• 🔄 Injured Firmware – Try to Update MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction - if the LED is on continuously (does not blink), it may be a breakdown.
• 📱 Custom firmware - informal builds (like LineageOS) can have their own bugs.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting notification settings will also remove all your customizations for other apps (such as notification sounds on WhatsApp or Telegram.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after the LED is turned off, Redmi Note 7 users are faced with nuances.

If your problem doesn’t make it to the table, check:

• 🔍 Availability settings: Sometimes LED is controlled through Settings → Special facilities → Rumor → Visual alerts.
• 📴 Do Not Disturb: It may have separate rules for the LED. Check the settings. → Sound. → Don't disturb. → Rules.
• 🔄 System cache: clean it through Settings → Memory. → Cleaning (does not delete personal data).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions