How to set up flash to call Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 3 working ways

Flashing the camera when you call or notify is a useful feature for those who often miss important calls. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (and other models of the Redmi/POCO series running MIUI), this option is hidden in the depths of settings, and in some firmware it is not at all in the standard interface. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways of activation, from official to bypass methods using third-party applications.

The Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny) is a feature that has limited the flash functionality for battery saving reasons, but when set up properly, the energy consumption will be minimal and the benefits will be obvious. We have tested all methods on MIUI 12.5, 13 and 14 firmware (including global and European versions), so the instructions are relevant for most users.

1.The official method through the MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in options of the system. Unfortunately, it does not work on all versions of the firmware, but it is worth trying first.

Open the Settings app and go along the way:

Settings → Special features → Hearing → Flash notifications

If this is not the case, try an alternative route:

Settings → Notifications → Additional settings → Flash at notifications

• 🔦 Turn on the switch opposite "Camera flash»
• 🔔 Select Notification Types: Calls, Messages, or All Notifications
• ⚡ Customize flash intensity (if available): from rare blinking to frequent flashing
• 📱 Restart your phone to apply changes

Check out the MIUI version in About Phone

Charge your phone at least 30%

Turn off the power saving mode

Make sure that the camera is not used by other applications-->

If you don't have these items in your firmware, don't worry, move on to the following ways. On some versions of MIUI 14 for the global market, the notification flash feature is completely removed from the interface, but it can be returned via ADB or third-party utilities.

2.Using hidden settings through ADB

For advanced users who are ready to work with the command line, there is a method of activation through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is an official tool of Google, which does not require root rights.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB

Step 1: Activate Developer Mode:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times)

Step 2. Enable USB Debugging:

Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB

Step 3: Connect your phone to your PC and do the following at the terminal:

adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 1


adb shell settings put global notification_light_screen_on 1

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Save the commands to a text file to quickly re-activate the function.

3. Third-party flash control applications

If the previous methods didn't work, Google Play's specialized tools will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular apps and selected the two most reliable ones:

For installation:

1. Download the selected application from Google Play
2. Provide all permissions requested (especially Notification Access and Camera)
3. In the application settings, select the Notification Type → Calls
4. Adjust the color (if supported), frequency and duration of blinking
5. Activate the service in the background

Flash Alerts 2

Flash Notification

Light Flow

Other (I will write in the comments)

I don't use third-party utilities.-->

⚠️ Note: Some applications may conflict with system optimizers MIUI. If the flash doesn't work, add the app to the auto-clean memory exceptions (Settings) → Annexes → Auto-start).

4.Configure via Engineering Menu (MTK)

The Redmi Note 10 on the Snapdragon processor does not support the classic engineering menu, but some modifications (for example, the Indian version with the MediaTek Helio G88 chip) can use hidden codes.

Try entering in the phone application:

##36446337##

If the code works, you'll be taken to the engineering menu.

1. Go to the Hardware Testing section → Lights
2. Choose Flashlight Test
3. Activate the Notification Light option
4. Save the settings and restart the phone

This method doesn't work on all devices and can cause the system to run in an unstable way. Use it at your own risk.

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Before using the engineering menu, back up your data via Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore your phone in the event of a crash.

5. Alternative solutions for notifications

If the flash doesn’t work on your firmware, consider alternative ways to keep important calls from missing:

• 🔔 Vibration with Unique Patterns: Set up Different Vibrations for Contacts → Notification settings
• 🎵 Loud ringtones: Use files in.ogg or.mp3 loudest
• 📱 Always-on Display: Activate in Settings → Screen. → Always-on Display and Lockdown
• 🔊 Smart watch or fitness bracelet: Connect Mi Band or Amazfit to duplicate notifications

For owners of Redmi Note 10 Pro (model sweet), an additional feature "Screen flash" is available - flashing the screen when notified.

Settings → Screen → Screen flash

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, the flash may not work, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge - at a level below 15% MIUI may block access to the flash
• 📸 Camera use – if the camera is occupied by another app, the flash will not work
• 🔄 Regional settings – on some firmware, the feature is only available in certain regions

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On the Redmi Note 10 with firmware MIUI 14 Global Notification Flash is often disabled at the system level. The only reliable way to return it is to use it. ADB-Teams or third-party applications with extended permissions.

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