How to Make iPhone Flash when Receiving a Text

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This wikiHow teaches you how to make your iPhone's LED light flash when you receive a text message. Open your iPhone's Accessibility settings and scroll down to the "Hearing" section. Toggle on "LED Flash for Alerts" to make your phone flash with texts.

Quick Steps

  1. Open Settings .
  2. Tap General .
  3. Tap Accessibility .
  4. Tap LED Flash for Alerts .
  5. Toggle on LED Flash for Alerts .

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Enabling Notifications for Messages

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    It's at the top of the screen and will turn green. This allows the app to send you notifications.
    • Enable Show on Lock Screen to allow notifications on the screen when your device is locked.
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Enabling LED Flashes for Notifications

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    It will turn green. Make sure that you have Flash on Silent switched to the "On" position.
    • LED Flash for Alerts only works when your iPhone is asleep or in "Locked" mode.
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Common Questions: Flashing iPhone Notifications

Why is my iPhone flashing with texts?

Your iPhone will flash with texts when you have the Accessibility feature "LED Flash for Alerts" turned on. In some cases, it will also flash with incoming phone calls.

How do I stop my iPhone from flashing?

To disable this feature, open Settings > General > Accessibility > LED Flash for Alerts > toggle it off. You can also customize which notifications flash.

Why should I make my iPhone flash with texts?

Turning on "LED Flash for Alerts" can be helpful if you often lose your device or if you have trouble seeing things in low visibility. The bright flash in a dark setting makes it easier to find.

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Tips

  • When LED Flash for Alerts is enabled, you should place your phone in sight, with the screen side down so that you'll see the LED flash.
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Warnings

  • Your phone may not flash if you have Airplane Mode or "Do Not Disturb" Mode turned on. Make sure both of these are off.
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1. Make sure notifications are on.
2. Open Settings .
3. Tap General .
4. Tap Accessibility .
5. Tap LED Flash for Alerts .
6. Toggle the switch to On.

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