# Flash on Call and SMS

> LED flash alert notification and flash on call give call alerts and sms alerts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsstyle.flash.notification](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsstyle.flash.notification)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appsstyle.flash.notification`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apps Style
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 3,226,199
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (5,731 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2017-08-29
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsstyle.flash.notification)
- **Website:** [http://appsstyle.net](http://appsstyle.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appsstyle.net/privacy-policy/](https://appsstyle.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Flash on Call and SMS** is a lightweight, user-friendly Chrome extension that provides fast and customizable LED flash alerts for incoming calls and SMS. Ideal for dark environments or noisy places, it ensures you never miss a notification by blinking your phone’s camera flashlight. You can activate flash alerts in normal, vibrate, or silent modes, control flash frequency, and set battery thresholds to preserve power.

With multiple flash modes, adjustable brightness intervals, and support for alert notifications from your favorite apps, this extension offers a vibrant and effective way to stay informed without disturbing your surroundings. It’s perfect for meetings, parties, or any scenario where ringtones are impractical. Experience reliable call and SMS notifications through bright, colorful blinking flashes with **Flash on Call and SMS**.

## Rankings

- #32,976 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appsstyle.flash.notification.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most reviews describe the app as unreliable and plagued by ads. Many users report the flashlight feature doesn’t turn on or only works when the phone rings or on SMS, with several mentions of false advertising and fake claims. A minority offered mild positives like 'good' or 'fun', but overall sentiment is negative due to performance and ad issues.

### Pros

- Positive sentiment: several reviewers described the app as 'good' or 'Good'.
- Some reviewers noted the app was 'was fun'.
- The concept of flashing on incoming calls/SMS is acknowledged as a feature by some users.

### Cons

- Does not work / unreliable functionality
- Excessive ads / ad overload
- False advertising / fake app claims
- Limited functionality: only triggers on calls/SMS; not a general flashlight
- Usability issues: app not showing up / slow to respond / difficult to uninstall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsstyle.flash.notification)