# Flash Alerts

> Flash Alerts on Incoming Call and Incoming Text

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.flashalerts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.flashalerts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appmax.flashalerts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samarendra
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 452,592
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (7,190 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.57
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2015-08-06
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 5.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appmax.flashalerts)
- **Website:** [https://samarendra.com](https://samarendra.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://samarendra.com/privacy-policy](https://samarendra.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Flash Alerts is a handy Chrome extension that uses your device's camera flash to signal incoming calls and text messages with light blinking. This visual alert system is perfect for situations where sound notifications are inconvenient, such as in the dark or at night. You can easily customize the blink frequency to make the flash alerts as slow or fast as you like, ensuring you never miss important calls or messages silently. Additionally, the extension allows you to change the ringtone mode according to your preference. Stay discreetly informed with Flash Alerts and enjoy a customized notification experience.

**Key Features:**
- Flashing camera light indicates incoming calls and texts
- Adjustable blinking frequency for personalized alerts
- Option to change ringtone mode
- Ideal for silent environments or night time use

## Rankings

- #105,474 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appmax.flashalerts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews express strong satisfaction with Flash Alerts. Common positives include frequent praise like “nice app,” “nice,” “good” and “fantastic,” along with a note that it performs well compared with competing apps and that the flash alert feature is helpful. A few users mention minor irritations (needing to start the app repeatedly and a slow response on incoming calls), but these complaints are not repeatedly reported. The tone across reviews is favorable, highlighting reliability and usefulness of the alerts.

### Pros

- Frequent positive sentiment (mentions of "nice app" / "nice" / "good"), indicating overall satisfaction
- High perceived quality (references to "Very good" / "Fantastic" / "Very fantastic" )
- App perceived to outperform competitors ("Good over others")
- Explicit praise for the feature ("Flash alerts nice")
- General satisfaction cues (mentions like "Happy" / "Appears to be nice" / "All ok")

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appmax.flashalerts)