Modern smartphones, including popular Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco models, allow users to personalize the interface to the smallest detail. One of the most popular requests of users is the desire to see the image of the caller on the full screen, rather than in a small circle or rectangle. Standard settings of the system often hide this option or offer limited functionality, which causes confusion among owners of new devices.
The problem is relevant for the shells MIUI and the new HyperOS, where the logic of the call may differ from stock Android. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to take a full-screen photo of the call on Xiaomi using built-in system tools and third-party applications. You will learn to customize the display of contacts so that each incoming connection looks spectacular and informative.
To start with, the success of the operation depends on the firmware version and model of your gadget. In some cases, system restrictions require the use of additional tools. Full-screen photo display mode is not just aesthetics, but also convenience, allowing you to instantly call even if the phone is on the table.
Standard settings for MIUI and HyperOS calls
The first step should always be to check the built-in capabilities of the system. Xiaomi engineers periodically change the location of settings, so it is important to know where to look for the right switches. In most cases, the function is active by default, but can be hidden by specific display parameters.
Open the Phone app (green handset icon) and go to the settings menu by clicking on three dots or a gear. Find the Incoming Calls section. There may be an option called Full Screen Answer or Show Full Screen Photos. If there is one, just activate it.
⚠️ Note: Some global versions of the firmware MIUI The full-screen photo option can be hidden or replaced with the standard Google widget, which does not support image zoom without third-party interfering devices.
It's also worth checking the settings of a particular contact. Open Contacts, select the right person, and click "Change." Make sure the photo is added and cropped correctly. The system can ignore the image if it has a non-standard aspect ratio or too low resolution.
- 📱 Open the “Contacts” app and select a subscriber.
- 🖼️ Click on “Edit” and add a high-quality photo.
- ⚙️ Check the call settings for the item "Full screen mode».
- 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.
☑️ Checking basic settings
Using the theme of the design to change the style of the call
One of the most effective ways to change the visual style of an incoming call is to use themes in the MIUI Themes app, and many authors create designs that force the caller interface to be changed, making the caller's photo full-screen and adding beautiful effects.
Go to the Themes app and search for queries like “Full screen call,” “Photo call,” or “Big photo.” The theme description usually indicates whether it changes the call screen. After installing the theme, remember to apply it and restart your smartphone.
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When searching for themes, pay attention to the ranking and download count – popular themes are usually better optimized and do not contain display errors on different Xiaomi models.
It is important to understand that topics can only affect the system call. If you use a third-party call app (like Google), the theme may not work, in which case you will either have to return the system call or look for a theme that is compatible with your current application.
Some themes may require additional permissions or reboot the device several times, which is normal for deep customization of the interface. Once installed, check how the photo is displayed by calling your number from another phone.
- 🎨 Launch the “Themes” app on your desktop.
- 🔍 In the search, type "Full screen call" UI».
- ⬇️ Download and apply your favorite design.
- 📞 Test the incoming call to check the result.
Use of third-party applications for calls
If standard methods fail to achieve the desired effect, specialized applications from Google Play come to the rescue, they completely replace the incoming call interface, providing ample opportunities for customizing the display of the photo.
One of the most popular solutions is the Truecaller app or the specialized “Full Screen Caller ID”. Once installed, you will need to give it a number of permissions: access to contacts, phone and, crucially, the right to display on top of other windows.
Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Your App Calls] → Permissions → Display on top of other apps → VKL⚠️ Note: Installing third-party calls can lead to conflict with the system application "Phone". In some cases, the system may offer a choice through which application to make a call - always choose the one you install.
In the settings of these applications, there is usually a section "Design" or "Style", where you can select the Full Screen Photo mode, and you can also adjust the transparency, the position of the response buttons and the style of the avatar, which gives maximum flexibility, which is not available in stock firmware.
Setting up display through Google Contacts
Often the problem is not with the call itself, but with how data is stored and synced in Google Contacts, and if the photo is not correctly assigned to the contact in the cloud, the phone will not be able to display it to the full screen, even if the feature is active.
Go to Contacts (a blue icon with a human silhouette) and select a subscriber and click Change. If you see a camera or photo editing icon, upload the image again. Make sure it is saved to your Google account, not to your Google account. SIM-card or locally in memory of the phone.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Impact on display |
|---|---|---|
| Photo source | Google Account | High, synchronized with all devices |
| Permission | Minimum 500x500 px | Image quality when scaling |
| Format | JPG or PNG | System compatibility |
| Staffing | Square (1:1) | Proper centering of the face |
Once the contact is updated in the Google Contacts app, it may take time to sync. Force the contact list to be updated in your account settings. The quality of the original image plays a key role: blurry thumbnails are often ignored by the system without deploying them to the full screen.
Solving scaling and framing problems
Even when properly set up, users often find the photo clipped at the edges or the face shifted to the side, due to differences in the ratio of the sides of the smartphone screen and the format of the photo.
To solve this problem, use a built-in editor when you add a photo. When you select an image from the gallery, the system will suggest framing it. Don't rush to confirm the choice - move the frame so that the face is strictly in the center, with a small margin at the edges.
Why can't the photo be displayed?
If the built-in editor doesn't work, use a third-party photo editor, trim the photo in a ratio of 1: 1 (square) or 9:16 (vertical portrait), leaving the center part, which ensures that with any zoom or turn of the screen, the face will remain visible.
- ✂️ Open the photo in the gallery and select "Change».
- 📐 Select the “Cadration” tool and set the ratio 1:1.
- 👤 Replace the frame by centering the person's face.
- 💾 Save a copy and put it in contact again.
Features of work in HyperOS mode
With the release of the HyperOS shell, Xiaomi has changed the architecture of many system components, the new OS improved the work with widgets and live wallpaper, which directly affected the call screen.
HyperOS has a feature called Video Calls, or dynamic avatars, that can override a static photo. If you want to see a static photo on the full screen, you may need to turn off animated effects in the personalization settings. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and Personalization → Lock screen and check for active effects.
In addition, the new system is stricter on application permissions, and if you use a third-party call, HyperOS can automatically limit its background activity to save battery, and you need to manually add the application to the exclusion list (“No restrictions”) so that it can correctly intercept incoming calls and show photos.
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In HyperOS, it is critical to set up auto-start and no battery limitations for the call app, otherwise the full-screen photo may not have time to load until the moment of response.
Users note that on some models with HyperOS, a return to the classic Google call through the Internet is a return to the classic Google call. ADB-The teams also return a standard, non-full-screen image display, so in the new shell, the most stable method is to use themes or wait for updates from developers.