How to turn off flash when calling Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI 14 and 15

Why the flash works when calling and how to fix it

The LED flash flash flash that flashes when you call Xiaomi is a feature that should attract attention in noisy places, but for many users, it becomes a source of irritation: drains the battery, distracts at night or simply does not need it. This is especially true for the owners of Redmi Note 12 Pro models.+, POCO X5 Pro and other devices with bright LED-lighting.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to disable the flash - from standard settings MIUI We'll also explain why sometimes a function returns after a system update and how to prevent it. MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (including global and Chinese firmware versions).

Method 1: Disconnecting through the basic settings of the phone

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models released after 2019. Importantly, on some devices, the path to settings may vary slightly.

To remove the flash:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Incoming Calls.
4. Find the flash option when calling and move the slider to the "Off" position.

If the flash call option is not on the menu, then your model does not support software shutdown via the standard interface, in which case move on to the following methods.

Method 2: Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

If you want a flash during the day but it interferes with the night, you can set up an automatic shutdown through Do Not Disturb mode, which doesn't completely remove the function, but allows you to control it on a schedule.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb.
• 🕒 Activate Schedule and set a time interval (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
• 🔕 In the Rules section, select Only Important or Show Nothing.
• ⚡ Turn on the option to turn off light effects (if any).

Note that in some versions of MIUI, Do Not Disturb only blocks sound, not light signals. To check if the method works, call your phone in active mode.

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If your firmware doesn't have the option to turn off light effects, try upgrading MIUI to the latest version. In MIUI 15, this feature came to most models.

Method 3: Disconnection through special features settings

MIUI has a hidden setting that allows you to control the flash through a special feature menu, which works even on devices where a standard shutdown is not available.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Choose Hearing (or Sound Tips on some firmware).
3. Find the Notification Flash or Visual Alerts section.
4. Turn off the slider next to the Flash when calling.

If there is no item, try an alternative path:

• 🔍 In the settings search bar, enter "flash".
• 📌 Select Notification Flash from Results.
• ❌ Turn off the call option.

Method 4: Using LED management applications (for advanced users)

If built-in methods don’t work, you can use third-party utilities. For example, the LED Blinker Notifications app (available on Google Play) allows you to flexibly configure light alerts, including completely disabling the flash when calling.

How to set up:

1. Install the application and grant it Special Opportunities.
2. In the main menu, select Calls.
3. Turn off the option to use flash.
4. Save the settings.

Warning: Some antiviruses (such as Avast) may block such applications, considering them suspicious. If the flash continues to work after installing the utility, check the permissions in the security settings.

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Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for tech-savvy)

If all previous methods have failed, the last option is to disable via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global flash_notification_enabled 0

To return the flash, use the command:

adb shell settings put global flash_notification_enabled 1

Warning: improper use of ADB can cause your phone to malfunction. If you are not sure about your actions, skip this method.

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Disconnecting via ADB is the only method that is guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi models, including custom firmware devices.

Table of compatibility of methods with popular models Xiaomi

Not all methods work on all devices, and the table below shows how the methods are compatible with popular models (data is relevant for MIUI 14/15):

If your model isn’t in the table, try the methods in order from simple to complex. On new flagships (like Xiaomi 14) all the ways are usually available, and on budget devices (Redmi 9A) ADB may be required.

What to do if the flash turned on again after the update

Many users are faced with the fact that after the MIUI update, the settings are reset and the flash when calling is activated again, this is due to Xiaomi’s policy, which returns some parameters to factory values in major updates.

How to prevent:

• 🔄 Before updating, back up the settings through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 📥 After installing the update, immediately check the flash status and, if necessary, turn it off again.
• 🛠️ If the problem is repeated, use it. ADB — this method is resistant to discharge.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g., Chinese versions) MIUI for Redmi K60) After the update, you may need to re-activate the developer rights. ADB-teams won't work.

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