To turn off flash when phone rings, you need to disable the camera flash notification in your phone’s accessibility settings. The exact steps depend on whether you use an iPhone, a standard Android phone, or a Samsung Galaxy device, but the process is straightforward on all three platforms.
Turn off flash when phone rings on iPhone
On iPhone, the setting is called LED Flash for Alerts, and it controls the camera flash that blinks for incoming calls and other notifications. To turn it off:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Tap Audio/Visual.
- Under the Hearing section, toggle LED Flash for Alerts to the off position.
This setting applies to all alerts, including calls. If you want to keep the flash for other notifications but silence it for calls, you will need to use Do Not Disturb and Silent Mode, as the iPhone does not offer a separate toggle for calls only within the LED Flash for Alerts setting.
Turn off flash when phone rings on Android
On standard Android devices, Google provides a dedicated Flash notifications menu. To disable the flash:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Notifications.
- Tap Flash notifications.
- Switch off Camera flash and, if available, Screen flash.
Google documents that incoming calls keep flashing until you answer, alarms keep flashing until you dismiss or snooze them, and notification flashes occur a couple of times. Disabling both options here will stop the flash entirely for all those scenarios.
Turn off flash when phone rings on Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy phones have a similar setting under Accessibility. To turn off the flash:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Accessibility.
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Tap Flash notification.
- Switch off Camera flash notification and, where available, Screen flash notification.
Some Galaxy models expose flash notifications through Notification panel > Notification settings > Advanced settings > Flash notifications. On Samsung, you can customize flash alerts to options like 'Flash with ring' or 'Flash when a call comes in'. The path varies by model and software version, so if you cannot find it in Accessibility, check the Notification panel route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off the flash only for calls and keep it for other notifications?
On iPhone, no. The LED Flash for Alerts setting applies to all alerts, including calls, messages, and app notifications. On Android and Samsung, the Flash notifications setting controls the flash for calls, alarms, and other notifications together; there is no documented per-app toggle to disable it only for calls.
What if I can't find the flash notification setting on my phone?
If the menu path described here does not match your phone, the variation is model- or software-version-specific. Try searching for "flash" in the Settings search bar, or check under Accessibility > Hearing or Sound settings. On Samsung, also look in Notifications > Advanced settings.
Does turning off the flash save battery?
Yes, disabling the camera flash for notifications can save a small amount of battery life, since the flash no longer activates for each incoming call or alert. This is most noticeable in low-light conditions where the flash would otherwise fire.
Will the flash still work for the camera after I turn it off for notifications?
Yes. Disabling the flash notification setting only stops the flash from blinking for incoming calls and alerts. It does not affect the camera flash when you take photos or use the flashlight feature.
Can I disable the flash when my phone is in silent or vibrate mode?
Yes, by toggling flash notification off for silent/vibrate mode in Sounds & Vibration settings.
