How to turn off the breathing light on Honor 9
Recently, the breathing light setting of Honor 9 mobile phone has become one of the hot topics among users. Many users have reported that although the breathing lights are beautiful, they may cause interference at night or in certain scenes. This article will introduce in detail the function of the Honor 9 breathing light and how to turn it off, and also attaches the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days for reference.
1. Introduction to the breathing light function of Honor 9

The breathing light of Honor 9 is located at the bottom of the front of the phone and is mainly used for notification reminders (such as missed calls, text messages, application notifications, etc.). Its default setting is on, with soft lighting effects and support for multi-color switching, but some users may need to turn this feature off.
| Breathing light function | Default state | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Missed call reminder | On (blue) | When the phone is muted |
| SMS/WeChat notification | On (green) | Lock screen status |
| Charging tips | On (red) | Charging |
2. Detailed steps for turning off the breathing light
1.Turn off via system settings:
Go to "Settings" → "Notification Center" → "More notification settings" → turn off "Breathing light flashes when notifications are received".
2.Turn off for specific apps:
Select the target app in "Settings" → "Application Management" → turn off "Allow Notifications" or uncheck "Breathing Light Reminder".
3.Completely disable the breathing light (requires ADB command):
After connecting to the computer, execute the command:adb shell settings put system notification_light_pulse 0
| closing method | Operation difficulty | Scope of influence |
|---|---|---|
| System settings | simple | Globally effective |
| Apply individual settings | medium | Selected apps only |
| ADB command | complicated | Disable completely |
3. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
According to public opinion monitoring, the following are recent hot topics related to Honor mobile phones:
| Ranking | Topic content | amount of discussion | Platform distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honor Magic5 series released | 285,000 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| 2 | System update plan for old models | 192,000 | Post bar/forum |
| 3 | Breathing light setting problem | 127,000 | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Battery life optimization tips | 98,000 | Station B/WeChat |
4. User FAQs
Q: Will turning off the breathing light affect other functions?
A: No. The breathing light is a visual aid only and you can still receive notifications via sound/vibration when turned off.
Q: Why can’t some apps turn off the breathing light alone?
A: System-level applications (such as phone calls and text messages) need to be turned off in global settings, and third-party applications can be managed separately.
Q: Will the breathing light setting entrance change after the EMUI update?
A: In the new version, the path may be adjusted to "Settings" → "Accessibility" → "Indicators".
5. Summary
The breathing light design of Honor 9 takes into account both beauty and practicality, but users can flexibly adjust it according to personal needs. It is recommended to turn it off through system settings first. If you need in-depth customization, you can refer to the ADB solution. The recent popularity of the Honor brand has mainly focused on new product releases and system optimization, and detailed functions such as breathing lights have also continued to trigger discussions among users.
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