Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro often face the desire to personalize calls so they can see who is bothering them. Contacting a photo is not just an aesthetic issue, but a functional necessity for quick caller recognition. In MIUI, this process has its own characteristics that differ from standard Android, which can cause difficulties for beginners.
There are several ways to secure an image, whether it's through a standard phone book, a gallery, or sync with a Google account, and each has its own advantages, but they all lead to the same result: a portrait on an incoming call, and it's important to understand the difference between local saving and sync so you don't lose data when you change your device.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available algorithms, pay attention to possible errors and nuances of working with application permissions. You will learn not only to add pictures, but also to manage them professionally, providing a convenient interface for communication on your Redmi 8 Pro.
Image Preparation and Format Requirements
Before you start editing the phone book, you need to make sure that the image itself is ready to use. MIUI is flexible enough in terms of formats, but for the correct display on the lock screen and during the call, you should use certain parameters. The optimal solution is a square image or portrait orientation with an aspect ratio of 1: 1 or 3: 4.
Image resolution also plays a role, although modern Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro screens are capable of scaling any files. However, too heavy files can be processed longer by the processor when incoming. It is recommended to use images that are no larger than 1-2 megabikes and a resolution of 500x500 pixels.
If your photo is in cloud storage or messenger, you first need to save it to the device's local memory. Without this step, the system simply cannot find the file to link to the subscriber. Make sure that the file is in a clear folder, such as Gallery or Downloads, so that you do not waste time searching.
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For the best display quality, crop the photo so that the face occupies the central part of the frame, as when ringing, the edges are often rounded or overlapped by the interface.
Installation of photos through the standard Contacts app
The most direct and reliable way is to use an embedded communication management app, which ensures that the image is tied to the subscriber card in the phone's memory or the phone's memory. SIM-Open the Contacts app on your Redmi 8 Pro desktop.
Find the right person on the list, or use the search bar at the top. When you open the subscriber card, look at the top of the screen. It usually shows the first letter of the name or the photo you already have. Click on this round element or the editing pencil icon.
In the menu that opens, select the option to add or change an image. The system will offer several sources: take a picture with the camera, select from the gallery or download from the cloud. Select the Gallery item and find the previously prepared image. After selecting, you can fram the photo by moving the frame.
☑️ Installation algorithm through Contacts
Remember that if the contact is maintained SIM-In this case, the system will prompt you to copy the contact to the memory of your phone or Google account for full access to the functions.
⚠️ Note: When copying contact with SIM-Make sure you select the right Google account for sync, otherwise the data may be lost when resetting your settings.
Using the Gallery application for quick installation
Many users don't know that Xiaomi allows you to connect a photo directly from the image viewer, which speeds up the process if you just took a picture or downloaded a picture and want to assign it to your subscriber right away. Open the Gallery app and find the photo you want.
Open the image to the full screen and click on the menu button, which often looks like three dots or an "More" icon. In the drop-down list, select Set as or Assign Contact. The system will automatically go to your contact list.
Type the name of the person who is being targeted into the search bar, and after you select the contact, the system will suggest cropping the image, which is convenient because you can immediately see exactly what the photo will look like in the round frame of the call screen.
Why can't the photo be displayed?
It is important to note that this method only works for contacts stored in the device memory or synchronized with cloud services. SIM-This method may not be available without prior importation.
Working with Google Account and Synchronizing
For owners of Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro, it is critical to understand the difference between local storage and cloud storage. If you want a subscriber photo to appear on another device (such as a tablet or a new phone), the contact must be saved in your Google account.
When you add a photo through standard methods, the system often asks where to save the change. Choose your Gmail account. This will provide automatic synchronization: you change the avatar on your phone, and it is updated in the Gmail phone book on your computer.
You can check where the contact is stored by opening the details, and at the top of the card, you can see the email address to which the record is attached, and if it only says phone or "Phone," then the sync will not work.
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Contacts saved in the Google account are protected from loss even if the smartphone is completely broken, as they are restored immediately after logging in.
Sometimes you get a desynchronization when you have a photo in Google Contacts, but it doesn't appear on Redmi, so you go to your sync settings, find your account, and force your data to be updated by clicking on the Sync button.
Display settings and troubleshooting problems
There are times when you did everything right, but the photo doesn't pop up when you call, and most often the problem is with the display settings or access rights, first of all, check if Do Not Disturb mode or specific themes are on that block the images.
It’s also worth checking the permissions for the Contacts and Phone app. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the phone book and make sure it has access to the device’s memory. Without that permission, image downloading is impossible.
Another common reason is duplicate contacts. One person can have two records, one with a photo, one without. When you call, the system can choose a record without an image. Combine duplicates through the contact management menu.
The table below shows the main causes of problems and ways to solve them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Photo not visible on the call | No access to memory. | Give permission in the application settings |
| Photo black or gray | The file format is not supported | Convert to JPG or PNG |
| Resets after rebooting | Contact on SIM-map | Move the contact to the phone memory |
| Old photo | Cash system. | Clear the cache of the Contacts application |
Use of third-party applications and themes
Not everyone likes the standard MIUI call interface, so many users install third-party call management apps, and programs like Truecaller or CallApp can automatically upload photos from social networks if no contact is found in the book.
However, be careful: installing a third-party call requires broad permissions, including access to your calls and SMS. This can affect the security of personal data, and such applications can conflict with the system theme of registration.
If you use custom themes from Themes, make sure they support avatar display. Some visual styles replace the call screen with your own, where the feature of showing photos can be stripped down or missing.
⚠️ Note: When installing third-party number identifiers, carefully read the access rights – some of them may transfer your phone book to third-party servers without your knowledge.