New Android OS updates It brought many good things, with many tools. One of these is the notification flash in Android 14, which was a different way of finding out about an interaction from another user, without the need for an external application.
The flash as part of the notification system in Android 14 It is available on different devices such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Google, Tecno, among others. There may be some variations, in terms of configuration or options in the menu, but structurally it is almost the same.
What is the notification flash in Android 14?
The notification flash in Android 14 is a system that allows knowing an interaction, such as text messages, WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, among others, using the light on the back of the camera. This overrides the phone's sound and vibrations when one of the aforementioned actions occurs.
This tool is quite useful in environments where sound is not allowedor, whether educational, business meetings, among others. This way you can attend to important matters, without interrupting the person who is speaking or cutting off the intervention in a disrespectful way.
Steps to configure the notification flash in Android 14
To activate the notification flash in Android 14, you must perform the following steps:
- The first step is enter the configuration system or phone settings, which has a gear icon.
- Subsequently, you must enter the Notifications option, to show you all the options in the section.
- Now go to the bottom of the Notifications settings section that shows the Flash Notification alternative.
- Now activate the Flash Notification option.
- Then press the option to select applications that you wish to be notified by this system.
- Lastly, confirm that you wish to be notified by this means so that you begin to be notified by the phone's flash.
Benefits of Flash notifications
The first benefit of it is privacy, because only you will know when you have a message in any of the applications. This avoids interrupting important moments or even avoiding uncomfortable conflicts in a couple's environment.
Another benefit you will get is a considerable savings in battery use. The smart cell phone's horn system consumes more energy than light, due to the power it requires to reproduce the sound.
Disadvantages of flash notifications
The main disadvantage of this notification system is that you will not know if you received a message If you have your cell phone in a bag or pocket. Because these elements hinder the light from the flash, making it impossible for you to see it.
Advantages of the notification flash in Android 14 over external applications
Previously, this tool or camera backlight notification function It was possible through a third-party app. This raises a question and that is what is the difference and what is the main advantage of having this tool in the operating system and not in another application as it was previously.
The first advantage would be optimization of cell phone resources, considering that you will not have to take up hard drive space by having to download the application. Likewise, being in the operating system, it implies fewer processes to run, saving the use of both the processor and the device's RAM.
Another advantage is that you canaccess this tool through the same phone settings. This way you will avoid conflicts that could occur between the external notification application and the other tool.
How long will this functionality be available?
The notification system in Android 14, will last until the end of the useful life of the aforementioned program. This cycle will largely depend on the phone manufacturer and the number of applications programmed for it. Now we will see some of the durations according to the device.
As for Google devices, these tthere will be 3 years of updates of this system with flash notifications. Likewise, you will have exclusive security updates for Pixels 6 or higher devices for 5 years.
Samsung
The devices Samsung with the Android system will have updates, according to the type of device. Those that are classified as high-end will have 4 years of updates to their systems, those in the mid-range will have 3 years of this benefit and those in the range will have 2 respectively.
Regarding security updates, all computers will have security updates for 5 years.
Xiaomi
The updates of the Android system for Xiaomi devices, there are the modifications of the Xiaomi 11T operating system for 3 years. The other models will have 2 years of operating system updates.
The security updates For its part, they will be for 4 years for the Xiaomi 11T and 2 years for the rest of the brand's models.
OPPO
The OPPO smartphones with Android 14 operating system, they will have a useful life according to the model. Some high-end equipment will have updates for 4 years, while the rest will be updated for 3 years.
Security updates will be Available only for high-end devices for 5 years.
Living
The equipment that will have the greatest benefits of the VIVO brand They will be the last high-end models on the market. These will have 3 years of updates to their operating system and at the same time for security updates.
In the case of the rest of the VIVO brand equipment, they will only have 2 years of updates to your operating system and they will not have security updates.
Final comments
As you can see, the notification flash in Android 14 is a great tool you can use to stay incognito, at least in your conversations or not alert other people that you are chatting with your cell phone.
This helps optimize resources, being within the operating system, improving the performance of your device. We also advise you to consider the update time available to your device when configuring this option. Even keep it in mind when purchasing it, do not select a device that lasts less than you want.