How to set a photo for contact in Xiaomi Redmi 10: all ways with explanations

Installing photos on contacts in Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a simple but important procedure for personalizing a phone book. Many users face difficulties: they can not find the right section on the menu, face errors when saving or do not understand why the photo is not displayed in calls. This article will help you understand everything from basic settings to solving typical problems.

We will look at all the available ways: through the standard Contacts app, using Google Contacts, as well as alternative methods for those who prefer third-party apps, and we will focus on optimizing photos – why some images do not fit, how to crop them correctly and in what format to save them so that they correctly appear on the lock screen and in the call list.

If you've just purchased Redmi 10 or upgraded your firmware to MIUI 14, the information is especially useful -- the interface may have changed, and the old instructions are no longer relevant. Let's start with the simplest method.

Method 1: Install photo through the standard application "Contacts"

This is the most direct and intuitive method that works on all versions of MIUI. You don’t need any additional programs or accounts, just the smartphone itself and the photo you want to use.

Open the Contacts app (a person's silhouette icon on the home screen or app menu). Find the contact you want in the list and click on it. At the top of the screen, you'll see a round camera icon -- that's the button to add/change a photo. If the contact already has an image, the icon will represent a thumbnail of the current photo with the pencil icon in the lower right corner.

• 📷 Take a new photo, activates the camera for a snapshot, which is convenient if you want to take a picture of the person right now.
• 🖼️ Select from Gallery – Allows you to upload any image saved on your device.
• 🎨 Delete the photo – remove the current image, if any.

Once you select a photo, the system will suggest cutting it to a round shape, which is the standard format for MIUI contact avatars. You can zoom in with your fingers to select the desired area. Click Ready, then Save, the photo will be tied to the contact.

Selected the correct image (not blurred, with a clear face)

Photo cut so that the head does not cut off at the edges

The contact is saved in the phone book (not just in the phone book). SIM-map)

Image resolution does not exceed 5 MB (otherwise lags may be)

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Method 2: Using Google Contacts to sync

If you use a Google account on your Redmi 10, all contacts are automatically synced to the cloud, which means that photos added through Google Contacts will be displayed on all your devices where you are logged in under the same account.

To add a photo through Google Contacts, open your browser on your phone or computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in with your account. Find the contact you want and click on the camera icon in the top right corner of the contact card.

• 📁 Download photos from the device (formats are supported) JPG, PNG, WEBP).
• 🔍 Select from Google Photos if the image is already uploaded to your cloud storage.
• 🖌️ Cut and rotate photos directly in the interface of Google Contacts.

After saving, the changes sync with your Redmi 10 within minutes. If the photo doesn't appear immediately, check the sync settings:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Make sure the switch opposite the Contact is active.
3. Click More → Sync Now to force the data to be updated.

Through the standard "Contact" app

I use Google Contacts.

The side of the application (Truecaller, WhatsApp, etc.)

Don't add photos to your contacts.

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Method 3: Install photo via the phone app during a call

Few people know, but MIUI allows you to add or change a photo of a contact right during an incoming or outgoing call, which is convenient if you forgot to do it in advance, but want to personalize the contact immediately.

When you call, click on the i icon in the top right corner of the screen, and a contact card will open, where you will see the same options for adding photos as in the standard Contacts app.

• 📸 Take a picture of the caller during the conversation (if appropriate).
• 📂 Select a finished photo from the gallery.
• ❌ Delete the current photo if it is outdated.

The important point is that if the contact is saved SIM-This option may not be available on the card, so first transfer the contact to your phone memory or Google account:

⚠️ Attention: Contacts to SIM-The card doesn't support the photos. To add an avatar, the contact must be saved to the device or Google.

After changing the photo, it will be displayed not only in the phone book, but also on the lock screen when an incoming call is turned on (if the appropriate setting is enabled in Settings → Screen Lock → Call Notification Style).

Optimizing photos: why some images don’t work

Not all photos are equally well displayed as contact avatars. MIUI imposes certain limits on the size, format and quality of images. If you're trying to install a photo but it's not saved or it's displayed blurry, check the following parameters:

If your photo does not meet these requirements, you can optimize it using the standard Gallery app:

1. Open the photo in the Gallery and click Edit.
2. Select the Trimming tool and set the 1:1 aspect ratio.
3. If necessary, adjust the brightness/contrast in the correction section.
4. Save the modified version as a new file (Save a copy).

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If you often add photos to your contacts, create a separate folder in the gallery (for example, "Avatarka") and save pre-cut square images there, which will save time when choosing.

Solving Typical Problems When Set Up Photos

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, Redmi 10 users sometimes encounter errors, and let's look at the most common situations and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Photos are not saved after selection

If you have selected an image, cropped it, but after clicking Save nothing happens, check:

• 📱 Memory of the device: if the phone has less than 100 MB of free space, the system can block the saving.
• 🔄 Sync: If the contact is linked to Google but sync is disabled, the photo will not be saved to the cloud.
• 🛠️ Cache of the application: clear the cache of "Contacts" in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Problem 2: The photo is blurred

Blurrency is usually associated with low resolution of the original image or automatic compression from the MIUI.

• 🔍 Use a photo with at least a resolution 500×500 pixel.
• 📏 Cut the image manually in the editor, rather than relying on automatic cropping.
• 🖼️ Save the photo in format PNG instead JPEG better quality.

Problem 3: Photos are not displayed on the lock screen

This is a separate setting that isn't always on by default, so that a photo of the contact shows up when you call in:

1. Go to Settings → Lock the screen.
2. Select the Call Notification Style.
3. Activate the option to show a photo of the contact.

Alternative methods: third-party applications

If you don't like standard methods, you can use third-party apps that offer advanced editing capabilities, automatic uploads of photos from social networks, and even facial recognition.

The most popular options for Redmi 10 are:

• 📱 Truecaller: automatically uploads open source photos (such as social media profiles) to unknown numbers.
• 🤖 Sync.ME: syncs photos of contacts with their profiles on Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp and other services.
• 🖼️ Contact Photo Editor: a specialized editor for contact avatars with filters, frames and correction tools.

To use these applications:

1. Download and install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Provide the necessary permissions (access to contacts, gallery, camera).
3. Follow the instructions in the application interface to add or edit photos.

⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may request access to your contacts and personal data. Check reviews and rankings on Google Play before installing, and review the developer's privacy policy. Avoid programs with suspiciously broad permissions (such as access to the software). SMS geolocation without an obvious cause).

Important: Some applications (such as Truecaller) may conflict with the standard Contacts app in MIUI, resulting in duplicate records.

Backup of contact with photos

If you’ve spent time personalizing your contacts, it’s important to keep that data secure. Redmi 10 has a number of ways to back up your contacts, including photos:

Method 1: Export to a VCF file

This is a universal format that can be imported to any device:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management → Import/Export → Export to Storage.
3. Select an account (such as a Device or Google) and confirm the export.
4. The contacts.vcf file will be stored in the internal memory in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder.

Method 2: Sync with Google

If your contacts are linked to a Google account, they are automatically backed up in the cloud to make sure that the photos are saved too:

• Go to contacts.google.com.
• Check if the photos are displayed in the web version.
• If necessary, manually add photos for contacts who do not have them.

Method 3: Backup through MIUI

The built-in backup feature in MIUI saves not only contacts, but also their photos:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select Contacts and click Backup.
3. The backup file will be saved in the MIUI/backup folder.

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Backup photos of contacts take up more space than regular ones VCF-Check the backup folder regularly and delete outdated backups to avoid clogging your phone’s memory.

FAQ: Frequent questions about installing photos on contacts in Redmi 10