How to put a photo on the contact in Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: detailed instructions with nuances

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even its owners sometimes face simple but not obvious tasks. One of them is to install a photo for contact in a phone book. It would seem that it could be easier? But in practice, users face the lack of a button “Add photos”, problems of synchronization or incorrect display of images in instant messengers. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of installing avatars for contacts, including hidden MIUI chips, and solve typical errors.

It is important to understand that the process may differ depending on the firmware version. MIUI (at the time of writing the article is relevant MIUI 14 based on Android 13), and whether the contact is saved in the local memory of the phone or synced with Google Account.We will look at universal methods that work on all versions of the Redmi Note 10 (including Pro, Pro Max and Google Account). 5G), We also recommend optimizing images for better display.

Preparation: what photos are suitable for contacts in Redmi Note 10

Before installing a photo, make sure it meets the system’s specifications. MIUI automatically crops and zooms the images into a round avatar format, so the original photo should:

• 📏 Have a minimum permit 200×200 pixels (optimally — 500×500 At lower resolution, the image will be blurred.
• 🎭 The system cuts the photo in a circle, so important details (like the face) should be in the center.
• 📱 Support.jpg,.png or.webp formats. Animated.gifs don't work.
• 🔍 Do not contain transparent areas (alpha channel in.png will be ignored).

MIUI 14 adds an automatic touch avatar enhancement feature, but it only works for photos with a resolution of 300×300 pixels. If your photo is smaller, the system will suggest zooming it in software, which can lead to artifacts. To avoid this, use special cropping applications, such as Photo & Picture Resizer (available on Google Play).

Also note that:

• 🔄 When synchronized with Google Contacts, the maximum size of the uploaded photo — 720×720 pixels (large images will be compressed).
• 📱 Local contacts (only saved on the phone) support photos 1080×1080, but displayed in the interface with resolution 144×144.
• 🤖 In some instant messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), a contact avatar may not be displayed correctly if the photo is only linked to a local profile, not to a Google Account.

Method 1: Install photo through the standard “Contact” application

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette on a green background), which works for all versions of MIUI, but the interface may be slightly different.

1. Open the Contacts app (if it isn’t on the home screen, search through App Search swipe down).
2. Find the contact you want in the list or use the search bar at the top.
3. Slip on the contact to open his card.
4. In the upper right corner, click on the pencil icon (Edit).
5. Tap the camera icon (or the person’s silhouette if the photo hasn’t been installed yet) next to the contact name.
6. Select the source: 📷 Take a photo – an instant shot from the main or front camera. 🖼️ Select from Gallery – Upload an existing image. 🎨 Draw – create a sketch manually (not available in all versions) MIUI).

Ready.

Save.

After saving the photo will appear in the contact card, and will also be displayed in the call log and some messengers (for example, in the standard Messages app).

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If the Add Photo button is missing, check if the contact is duplicate. Combine the repeating entries through the menu More → Combine the contacts

Method 2: Add a photo through the application "Phone" (call log)

If you often call a contact but you forgot to set a photo for it, you can do it directly from the call log, which is convenient because it does not require you to find the contact in a separate application.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Journal tab (bottom of the screen).
3. Find the number you want in the list and tap it.
4. In the card that opens, click on the contact icon (or Create a contact if the number is not saved).
5. If the contact already exists, tap the pencil icon (Edit).
6. Next, the actions are similar to the first method: click on the camera icon → select a source → crop the photo → save.

This method is especially useful if you want to quickly add photos for frequently used contacts without opening the Contacts app separately.

Method 3: Using Google Contacts to Sync Photos

If you sync your contacts with a Google Account, you can add a photo via the Google Contacts web version or mobile app, which ensures that the avatar will be displayed on all Google services (such as Gmail or Google Meet), as well as in most instant messengers.

Through the Google Mobile App Contacts:

1. Install Google Contacts from Play Market unless pre-installed.
2. Open the app and find the right contact.
3. Slip on the contact → click Change (pencil icon).
4. Touch the camera icon next to the name.
5. Select the source of the photo (gallery or camera) and crop it.
6. Save the changes.

Through the web version (on the computer):

1. Open your browser and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Find the contact in the list and click on it.
4. Click on the camera icon in the mug next to the name.
5. Download a photo from your computer or take a picture from a webcam.
6. Cut the image in a circle and save it.

However, there is a downside: if the contact is duplicated (there is both in Google and in the local memory of the phone), the photo may not display correctly.

Make sure the contact is synced with Google| Check no duplicates | Update the Google Contacts app to the latest version | Connect to Wi-Fi for quick sync-->

Solving the problem: why the photo is not displayed or disappears

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the installed photo is not shown in the call log, messengers or disappears after a phone restart.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts and select it.
3. Slip Storage → Delete Data (Warning: This will remove any unsaved changes!).
4. Reboot your phone and re-set the photo.

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If the problem persists, check if a third-party application blocks access to contacts (such as a permission manager or antivirus).

Additional Chips: How to Make a Contact Avatar Unique

MIUI offers a few hidden features for customizing contact avatars, and here are a few life hacks that go beyond the standard instructions:

• 🎨 Colored silhouettes: If you don't want to use a photo, you can assign a colored silhouette to the contact. → Choose the color → specify the shade you want.
• 🔤 Initials instead of photos: MIUI It automatically generates an avatar with initials if the photo is not set. To change the font or color, use applications like Contact Photo Editor.
• 📹 Live photos (only for the purpose of MIUI 14+): New firmware versions support animated avatars. To activate them, hold your finger on the image for 2 seconds when selecting a photo, and the option to make them alive will appear.
• 🔍 Photo search: Contacts can search for subscribers by their avatars. → select the tab Photos.

You can also use third-party apps to make your settings more flexible, such as Sync.ME, which allows you to:

• Automatically set photos of contacts from social networks (VK, Facebook, Instagram).
• Create contact groups with unique avatars.
• Assign different photos for one contact depending on the messenger.

However, be careful with the permissions of such applications:

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Before installing third-party contact apps, check reviews and ratings in the Play Market.Some programs request access to SMS and call logs, which may not be secure.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When working with photos of contacts, Redmi Note 10 users often make the same mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

⚠️ Note: If you edit a contact synced to a Google Account but not connected to the Internet, the changes may not persist. Always check the sync status in Settings → Accounts. → Google.

• 🚫 Ignoring duplicates: If you have two identical contacts (e.g. one on your phone, the other on your phone) SIM-The image may not be displayed correctly. Combine duplicates through the menu → Connecting contacts.
• 📵 No Gallery Access Rights: If an error occurs when selecting a photo from the gallery, check the permissions for the Contacts app in Settings → Permits → Managing application permissions.
• 🔄 Waiting for sync: After adding photos through Google Contacts, wait 1-2 minutes before checking the result. With a weak Internet, sync can take up to 10 minutes.
• 📏 Wrong pruning: MIUI And it cuts the photo in a circle, but some users don't take that into account and choose images with important details around the edges.

Another common problem is that the photos are displayed in contacts, but not in instant messengers, because apps like WhatsApp or Viber use their own contact databases to make the photos appear in the messenger:

1. Open the chat with the contact in the messenger.
2. Slip the name of the interlocutor at the top of the screen.
3. Select View of Contact → Edit.
4. Add the photo directly to the messenger profile.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions