When it comes to receiving alerts and notifications on your Galaxy Note 3 for incoming calls and text messages, there are multiple different options available. From ringtones to custom vibration modes and more. There’s also another one that you’ve probably seen from many iPhone owners before. And this is the camera flash.
Setting your phone to silent mode can cause you to miss important calls or texts, so Samsung has also integrated an option in the Galaxy Note 3 (and other Samsung devices) to have the camera flash alert you of incoming calls and texts. This is one of the brightest and most noticeable notifications around, and here we’ll explain how to turn it on.
Alternatively, someone may have enabled this option for you and you want to disable it. The instructions for enabling and disabling the camera flash for alerts and notifications on the Galaxy Note 3 are the same, and below are a few steps users should take.
Some may think this feature is obnoxious and you are not alone, but for those who cannot afford to miss a message, this is the perfect solution. The phone goes out like a ball of disco light, it definitely helps you never miss a call. It only takes a few minutes, here’s how to do it.
Instructions:
For those of you who want to enable the camera flash for alerts or notifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (or other Galaxy devices), there are a few simple taps in the settings you need to select and that’s it. Seriously it takes less than 30 seconds once you know what you’re doing. You’ll want to go to settings, then tap the “Device” tab at the top.
Settings > Device > Accessibility > Flash notification (tick to enable)
Go ahead and check the “Flash notifications” box and that’s it. You’re done. You will now have a super bright camera flash LED that blinks and lights up every time you receive an incoming call or text message. This feature can also usually be configured and fine-tuned as follows: third party apps From Google Play Store.
There have been several reports that the recent Android 4.4 KitKat update enabled this flash alert option for some users although the issue is not common. So, if you want to disable the camera flash for notifications on the Galaxy Note 3, simply uncheck the box. Just uncheck the same Settings > Device > Accessibility > Flash notifications box and it’s always good to reboot after a setting change at this level.
As many of you Galaxy Note 3 owners already know, Samsung phones have tons of features for these S-Pen features as well as motion controls. Enabling gesture allows you to quickly mute your phone by turning it over, and this same feature works with camera flash notifications.
Enable it in the gesture option that pops up when enabling camera flash notifications (press OK); this will allow you to turn off the flash by turning your phone over. That way, you won’t disturb people nearby, especially at the cinema or in a dark environment. We’ve all seen it, don’t be that person.
Just turn your Galaxy Note 3 and the flash will stop. That’s all for this great and useful feature on many new Samsung Galaxy smartphones. No need for 3rd party apps, nothing to download and install, no special software. Just go to settings and enable flash notifications. Enjoy!
