diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c7348ba..b6209b1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ Both `build.py --aio` and direct AIO CMake configuration apply `patches/bluepad3
 4. Wait for the controller to connect. Pairing keys persist across Pico reboots.
 
 The Pico 2 W onboard LED reports Bluetooth state: a slow 0.5-second blink means scanning, a fast 0.1-second blink means a controller connected but is not ready, and solid means the controller is ready. A solid LED immediately after boot that never starts blinking indicates Bluepad32 initialization did not complete.
-While a controller is ready, a brief dark pulse indicates that a nonzero decoded rumble packet reached the wireless backend.
 
 Only one wireless controller owns the emulated Pro Controller. Turn off or disconnect it before pairing another; scanning resumes automatically after disconnect. A disconnect immediately publishes neutral buttons, sticks, and motion.
 
diff --git a/bluepad32_input_backend.cpp b/bluepad32_input_backend.cpp
index cf88714..f521bcf 100644
--- a/bluepad32_input_backend.cpp
+++ b/bluepad32_input_backend.cpp
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ constexpr int32_t kTriggerThreshold = (kTriggerMaximum * 35) / 100;
 constexpr uint16_t kRumbleDurationMs = 50;
 constexpr uint32_t kRumblePollIntervalMs = 5;
 constexpr uint kRumbleQueueDepth = 8;
-constexpr uint8_t kRumbleActivityLedTicks = 20;
 
 enum class ConnectionStatus {
     Initializing,
@@ -48,7 +47,6 @@ btstack_timer_source_t g_rumble_timer{};
 ConnectionStatus g_connection_status = ConnectionStatus::Initializing;
 uint16_t g_status_led_tick = 0;
 bool g_status_led_on = false;
-uint8_t g_rumble_activity_led_ticks = 0;
 
 SwitchInputState make_neutral_state() {
     SwitchInputState state{};
@@ -187,12 +185,7 @@ void update_status_led() {
             led_on = true;
             break;
         case ConnectionStatus::Ready:
-            if (g_rumble_activity_led_ticks > 0) {
-                --g_rumble_activity_led_ticks;
-                led_on = false;
-            } else {
-                led_on = true;
-            }
+            led_on = true;
             break;
         case ConnectionStatus::Scanning:
             led_on = (g_status_led_tick % 200) < 100;
@@ -215,11 +208,6 @@ void process_rumble_timer(btstack_timer_source_t* timer) {
         latest = packet;
         have_packet = true;
     }
-    if (have_packet &&
-        (latest.low_frequency_magnitude != 0 ||
-         latest.high_frequency_magnitude != 0)) {
-        g_rumble_activity_led_ticks = kRumbleActivityLedTicks;
-    }
 
     if (have_packet && g_active_device != nullptr &&
         g_active_device->report_parser.play_dual_rumble != nullptr) {
diff --git a/firmware/switch-pico-aio.elf b/firmware/switch-pico-aio.elf
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