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Do you have trouble hearing text message alert sounds on your iPhone, or do you prefer a visual notification alert? Your iPhone has a convenient built-in feature that can make the LED light on the back of the phone flash whenever you get a text. In this article, we’ll teach you how to make your iPhone flash when you get a notification, even when your iPhone is unlocked or in Silent Mode.
Quick Steps
- Open Settings .
- Enable notifications for Messages in Notifications > Messages .
- In the main Settings menu, tap Accessibility .
- Tap Audio & Visual.
- Tap LED Flash for Alerts .
- Toggle on LED Flash for Alerts .
For popular FAQs on making your iPhone flash when getting texts, jump to more common questions
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Steps
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Open your iPhone's Settings. It's a gray app on the home screen that contains an image of gears. You’ll need to make sure notifications are turned on for Messages before you can get flash notifications.
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2Tap Notifications . You may need to scroll down in the menu to find it.Advertisement
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Scroll down and tap Messages . The apps are listed in alphabetical order.
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Slide the button next to "Allow Notifications" to the "On" position. It's at the top of the screen and will turn green. This allows the app to send you notifications.
- Tap the radio button under Lock Screen in the alerts section to allow your phone to show Messages notifications even when the phone is locked. This will cause your screen to light up and display a banner when you get a text.
- If you like, you can also adjust other notification settings, such as banner style, notification sounds, and whether or not your phone displays badge-style notifications when you get a text. [1] X Research source
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Open your iPhone's Settings. Now that you’ve enabled notifications for Messages, you can turn on the LED flash alert feature. To get started, open your Settings app. It's a gray app on the home screen that contains an image of gears . https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/flash-the-indicator-light-for-notifications-iph79ced06b1/ios
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2Tap Accessibility . If you’re using an older version of iOS, you may need to find this option in the General section of the Settings menu.
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3Tap Audio & Visual . Scroll down to find this option under the HEARING header.
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4Tap LED Flash for Alerts . You’ll need to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu to find this option.
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5Toggle on the switch next to “LED Flash for Alerts”. Tap the switch at the top of the menu to change it to the“On” position. The LED light on the back of your iPhone will now flash any time you get a notification, including for Messages.
- Note that this setting will cause you to get flashes for notifications from any app, not just Messages. If you don’t want to see flashes for a particular app, you’ll need to turn off notifications for that app.
- Turn flash notifications off any time by returning to this menu and toggling off the switch.
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6Enable LED flash when your phone is unlocked or in Silent mode (optional). By default, your iPhone will only flash for notifications when it’s locked. If you want to see a flash even when your phone is unlocked, toggle on the switch next to Flash While Unlocked . You can also toggle Flash in Silent Mode on or off, depending on your preferences.
- When you’re done, simply exit the Settings menu. Your selections will be saved automatically.
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 > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > LED Flash for Alerts and toggle it off. You can also customize whether notifications flash when your phone is unlocked or in Silent Mode.
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. It’s also a helpful feature if you have trouble hearing alert notification sounds.
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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.Thanks
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.Thanks
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1. Make sure notifications are on.
2. Open Settings
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3. Tap General
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4. Tap Accessibility
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5. Tap LED Flash for Alerts
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6. Toggle the switch to On.
