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Flash notifications on an Android

Do you ever miss calls because you didn’t hear your phone ring? This video will show you a simple iPhone setting that makes your camera flash whenever you receive a call, text or notification.

If you are using an iPhone, take a look at this video.

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Find and tap on the ‘Settings’ icon. It is grey with a gear on it. You might need to swipe up and scroll to find it.
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Scroll down and find ‘Accessibility’. It has an image of a stick man on a blue or green background, depending on your phone model. Tap on it.
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Scroll down and tap on ‘Audio & Visual’. It's under the 'Hearing' heading.
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Now, look for 'Advanced settings'. It has a blue background and an image of a gear and a '+' symbol next to it. Tap on it.
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Find ‘Flash notification’, ‘Flash alert’ or ‘Notification flash’. This name varies slightly depending on the phone. Tap on it.
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Different flash options may appear.
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‘Camera flash notification’ makes the camera light blink when you receive a notification or your alarm sounds.
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‘Screen flash notification’ makes your screen light up in a colour of your choosing when you receive a notification or your alarm sounds.
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To choose a colour, first turn on the 'Screen flash notification' switch. Then tap the coloured circle that appears below it and select your preferred colour.
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Choose a colour from the colour options that appear. On some phones, you can tap ‘Preview’ to see how the selected colour will look.
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After selecting your preferred colour, tap 'Done'.
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Once you're happy with the settings, tap the back arrow or the home button to go back to your home screen. Now, you will be able to notice notifications, even if your phone is silent.

Meet our experts

Charley Landsman

Charley, with a background in teaching, has worked in both educational and community settings, specialising in helping older adults build confidence with technology. Her work has given her a real understanding of the challenges people face when learning new skills later in life, and she enjoys finding simple, practical ways to make technology feel less daunting.

She has created and delivered workshops on topics such as smartphone use, online safety, and everyday digital tools, always adapting her approach to suit different abilities and learning styles. Charley joined JC Explore in 2024, bringing with her a patient, approachable teaching style and a passion for making technology accessible to everyone.

Max Bianconi

Max has worked in the health and social care setting for the past twenty years, gaining extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups in residential and community settings across various roles.
Currently, Max manages JC Explore, a service that provides digital skills training for everyday life using mainstream and assistive technology. In addition to his role, Max serves as a trustee at the Karten Network, a charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and independence of adults with congenital or acquired physical, cognitive, sensory, learning disabilities, or mental health issues through a network of IT centres.
Max is passionate about assistive technology and its impact on people’s lives. He believes that promoting independence and social inclusion leads individuals to a more meaningful life.

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