How to put your photo in contact with Xiaomi Poco X3: 3 working ways

Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but even experienced users sometimes have questions about basic settings. One of the common problems is how to add a photo to a contact so that it appears on an incoming call or in the address book list. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways from the standard MIUI Contacts app to synchronization through Google Account.

It is important to understand that the process may vary depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) and whether the contact is stored in the phone memory or in the cloud. We will look at current methods for the Poco X3 (including the Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro models), as well as typical errors that cause the photo to not be displayed. If you have a different model Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco, the instruction is likely to also work – the MIUI is unified.

Before you start, make sure that:

• 📱 The phone has the latest version of the Contacts app installed (update via Google Play if you use global firmware).
• 🖼️ The photo you want to add has already been saved to the Gallery or Google Drive.
• 🔄 Contact is not duplicated (check in Settings) → Contacts → Contact management).

Method 1: Add a photo through the standard MIUI Contacts app

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all devices with MIUI firmware and supports editing avatars without additional software.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Find the contact you need in the list and tap it to open the card.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ✏️ (Edit).
4. Touch the current contact avatar (the default is a gray human icon).
5. Select the source of the photo: 📸 Take a picture if you want to take a picture of someone right now. 🖼️ Gallery – to select an existing photo. 🌐 Download – if the image is stored in the cloud (e.g. Google Photos).

After choosing a photo, cut it in a circle (the interface will suggest doing this automatically).

Ready.

If the photo is not displayed when you call after saving, check:

• 🔄 Contact synchronization (include in Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts).
• 📞 Call settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Identify the caller and make sure that the photo is turned on.

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Google sync enabled (if the contact is cloud-based)

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Method 2: Install photos via Google Contacts (for cloud contacts)

If your contact is saved in a Google Account (rather than locally on your phone), it’s easier to edit it through the web version of Google Contacts, which is especially true if you’re using multiple devices and want your photo to be displayed everywhere, whether on Poco X3, tablet or computer.

How to do this:

1. Open your browser on your phone or computer and go to https://contacts.google.com
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your Poco X3.
3. Find the contact you need in the list and click on it.
4. Click on the camera icon in the top left corner of the contact card (near the name).
5. Select the source of the photo: 🖼️ Download – to select from the device files. 📷 Take a photo - if you need to take a picture of a person through a webcam (on PC). 🔍 Google Photos – if the image is already uploaded to your cloud.

Cut the photo in a circle (the cropping tool will appear automatically).

Save the changes – the photo syncs with the phone for 1-2 minutes.

If the photo does not appear on Poco X3 after editing in Google Contacts, force the data to be updated: open the Contacts app on your phone, pull the list down (fresh swipe gesture) and wait for the sync to end.

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Method 3: Use the Gallery app to add quickly

Few people know, but in MIUI you can add a photo to a contact directly from the Gallery app, which is convenient if you just took a picture and want to immediately link it to a person.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the photo you need.
2. Slip the image to open it in full size.
3. Click on the icon. ⋮ (Still) in the lower right corner.
4. In the menu, select Set as → Contact Photo.
5. The system will suggest you choose a contact from a list or create a new one, find the right person and confirm the choice.
6. Cut the photo (if necessary) and save the changes.

How to change or delete a photo of a contact?

If you want to update the avatar or remove it altogether, you can do it in a few seconds, and it's a process similar to adding it, but with a little bit of nuance.

To change the photo:

1. Open the contact in the Contacts app.
2. Click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Slip on the current photo and select a new source (gallery, camera, etc.).
4. Save the changes.

To delete the photo:

1. Open the contact editing (as in the paragraphs above).
2. Slip on the avatar and in the menu that appears, select Delete photo (basket icon).
3. Confirm the action.

If you delete a photo by mistake, you can only restore it manually by re-additioning it from the gallery. MIUI does not keep a history of changes in contacts, so you can not cancel the action through rollback.

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Changes to contacts saved in your Google Account are automatically synced, and if you delete a photo on your phone, it will disappear on other devices associated with that account.

Additional tips for working with contacts on Poco X3

To avoid problems with displaying photos and other contact data, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Sync your contacts with your Google Account regularly, which will protect your data when you reset your phone or switch to a new device.
• 📁 Keep a backup of your contacts. MIUI This can be done in the settings → Contacts → Imports/Exports → Export to a file (save a file to Google Drive or send it to your own mail).
• 🔍 Check duplicates. If the same contact is stored in both your phone's memory and Google's, the photo may not be displayed correctly. → Contacts → Contact management.
• 🖼️ Use high-quality images. Optimal resolution for avatars — 512×512 Avoid stretched or pixelated photos.

If you often call the same person, you can pin their contact on the home screen in the form of a widget:

1. Long press on the free place of the main screen.
2. Selection of Widgets.
3. Find the Contact widget (usually 2×2 or 4×1).
4. Drag it to the screen and select the contact you want.

This widget will show a photo of the contact and allow you to quickly call or send a message.

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To quickly find contact with a photo, use the search function in the Contacts app. Enter a name or number, and the system will show an avatar in the results.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even in a simple action like adding a photo to a contact, Poco X3 users sometimes encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-Maps, contacts can be saved to different accounts. SIM Contact tied – photos can only be added to those stored in your phone or Google Account.

Error 1: Photos are not saved

If nothing happens after selecting the image and clicking Save, try:

• Restart the Contacts app (close it in the latest apps menu and reopen it).
• Clear the app cache: Settings → Apps → Contacts → Storage → Clear the cache.
• Make sure that the phone has enough free memory (minimum 100 MB).

Error 2: Photos only appear in some apps

For example, the standard app has an avatar on the phone, but WhatsApp doesn't, which is normal behavior, because messengers use their own contact databases, so that the photos are displayed everywhere:

• WhatsApp: Open a chat with a contact → ⋮ → Viewing the contact → edit the photo there.
• In Telegram: A contact photo is taken from the phone book, but can be updated with a delay of up to 24 hours.

Error 3: After the MIUI update, contact photos disappeared

This is a well-known problem with some versions of MIUI 12/13, to recover the photo.

1. Check if your sync settings have reset (enable it again in Settings → Accounts → Google).
2. If the contacts were local (not on Google), try to restore them from a backup (if you have one).
3. In the extreme, you will have to add the photo again.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions