How to set up flash when calling on Xiaomi smartphones: 3 ways + problem solving

Are you missing important calls because your phone is on the screen down or in a noisy room? A flash of light on Xiaomi can be your salvation - the bright blinks of the camera or screen will not go unnoticed even in your pocket or bag. This feature is especially useful for people with hearing impairments, in office settings or when the phone is in silent mode.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to activate the flash when calling – from standard settings. MIUI You'll learn how to turn on the flashing of the camera, the screen or the other. LED-The instructions are relevant for all modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO base MIUI 12–14 (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 others).

1. Standard method: through settings of special features

The most reliable method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices without additional applications.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Special Features section (may be called Universal Access on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Select Hearing → Flash at notifications.
4. Activate the flash switch when calling.
5. Adjust the flash color (white/color) and the flash frequency (slow/fast).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) This item may not be available. In that case, try alternative methods from the following sections.

Make sure the camera is not covered with a cover.

Check the battery level (below 15% flash may not work)

Turn off the power saving mode

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If the option is active but the flash doesn’t work, check:

• 🔦 Camera permissions: Go to Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Camera and make sure system applications are allowed to use the camera.
• 📱 Do Not Disturb Mode: Flash does not work if full silent mode is enabled (check in the notification curtain).
• 🔄 Reboot: Sometimes it helps to reboot your phone after changing your settings.

2. Alternative method: through notification settings

On some firmware (MIUI 13+), the flash option is hidden in the notification settings for the Phone application.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Find the phone app in the list and tap it.
3. Select Incoming Calls.
4. Scroll down and activate the Flash when calling (if you have an option).

💡 A useful tip: if you have Xiaomi with AMOLED-screen (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K50), You can turn on the flashing of the screen instead of the camera.

Redmi (Note, K series, numbered)

POCO (F, X, M series)

Xiaomi (number series 11/12/13/14)

Black Shark (Game Models)

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3. For older models: hidden engineering settings

If you have Xiaomi based on MIUI 10-12 (e.g. Redmi 5/6, Mi A2), the standard methods may not work, in which case, try activating the flash through the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###
2. Select Hardware Testing → Audio → Flashlight Test.
3. Activate the flash test and check if it works when you call.

⚠️ Note: The engineering menu may differ from model to model. Don't change the other options in this section, it may cause malfunctions in the phone. If the combination doesn't work, then your model doesn't support this method.

Another option for older devices is to use a side app from Google Play, such as:

• 📱 Flash Alerts 2 – Supports camera and screen blinking, runs on most Xiaomi.
• 🔦 Flash Notification – allows you to adjust the color and frequency of the flash.
• 🛠️ Light Flow – Extended settings for LED-The indicator (if it is on your model).

4.Tune in. LED-indicator (for supported models)

Some Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with LED-Notification indicator (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro, POCO X3 NFC). You can also make him blink when he calls:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification indicator.
2. Turn on the option to Blink when incoming calls.
3. Choose the color of the flash (usually available red, green, blue).

If there is no physical on your phone LED, but AMOLED-screen, you can use the screen indicator:

• 🔘 Included in Settings → Screen. → Screen indicator.
• 🎨 Allows you to select the color, shape and position of the indicator on the screen.
• ⚡ It works even when the screen is turned off (consumes minimal energy).

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If LED-The indicator doesn't flash when you call, check if it's turned off in the battery settings. Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Manage battery consumption and make sure there are no restrictions on the notification system.

5. Solving the Problem: Why the Outbreak Is Not Working

If you have turned on all settings, but the flash when calling and does not work, check these points:

Critical information: On devices with a Snapdragon 4xx processor (e.g. Redmi 9C, POCO C31), the flash may not work due to hardware limitations.This is because budget chipsets do not support simultaneous operation of the camera and communication module during the call.

If nothing helps, try resetting to factory settings:

1. Make a backup copy of the data.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, only settings).

6. Additional chips: advanced settings

Want more control over the flash? Here are some advanced features:

• 🎵 Melody. + flash: B Settings → Sounds and vibrations → The call melody can be selected to vibrate and flash simultaneously.
• 🔕 Contact Exclusions: In the Contacts app, you can assign separate notification settings for important numbers (e.g., only flash without sound).
• ⏱️ Blink timer: Some firmware has an option Flash duration – you can adjust how many seconds it will burn when you call.

For root-right users, you can have even more flexible settings through apps like Tasker or MacroDroid, which can:

• 🔄 Set up different flash colors for different contacts.
• 📊 Create a schedule (for example, flash only works during the day).
• 🔇 Make the screen flash when the camera is busy.

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On devices with MIUI 14, Adaptive Flash is introduced, which automatically adjusts the blinking brightness depending on the indoor lighting. To turn it on, go to Settings → Display → Adaptive Backlight and activate the option for notifications.

7. Comparison of methods: which to choose

Depending on the Xiaomi model and the MIUI version, the effectiveness of the methods varies.

🔍 Tip to choose from: Start with standard settings (Special features). If it doesn't work, check the notification settings for the Phone app. For older devices, try the engineering menu or third-party utilities.

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