Smartphones Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 based on the company shell MIUI There are several ways to assign a photo to a contact, from standard editing through the Contacts app to sync with cloud services, but not everyone knows where these settings are hidden, especially when it comes to contacts imported from the Internet. SIM-In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including the nuances of working with duplicate contacts and restrictions. MIUI.
It's important to understand that the process can vary depending on the firmware version: in MIUI 12/13/14, the interface of the Contacts app has changed, we'll take these differences into account and show you universal solutions, and you'll learn how to avoid common errors, such as why a photo of a contact may disappear after a system update or reset, and how to prevent this from happening.
1. Standard method: editing through the “Contacts” app
The most obvious method is to change the avatar directly in the contact itself, and this method works for all types of contacts: stored in the phone's memory, on the phone. SIM-map or synced to a Google account. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
- Find the contact you need in the list and tap it to open the card.
- In the upper right corner, click on the icon. ⋮ (three dots) and select "Edit»**.
- Tap the camera icon next to the contact name (or an empty circle if no photo has been assigned yet).
- Select the source: 📷 Take a photo – activates the camera for instant snapshot. 🖼️ Gallery – allows you to select an existing image from your phone’s memory. 🎨 Avatars. MIUI — Offer standard icons from Xiaomi (not available in all firmware versions).
"Save."
If the photo is not displayed in messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram), check if the contact with Google is synced.
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Google Sync: Why a Photo is Lost and How to Fix It
Many Redmi Note 10 users are faced with the problem of a contact photo disappearing after a phone restart or MIUI update, most often because the contact is stored only in the phone’s local memory, not in the Google account, to avoid losing avatars:
- Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
- Make sure the switch next to Contacts is on (should be blue).
- Go back to the Contacts app, find the contact you want, and check which account it is linked to (this is listed under the name).
- If the contact is local, press ⋮ → Exports/imports → Export to Google.
Once synced, the contact photo will be stored in the cloud and automatically restored when you change your device or reset settings. Please note: If you use multiple Google accounts, make sure the contact is linked to the correct profile.
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To speed up sync, connect to a Wi-Fi network and manually update data: open Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync Now.
3. Assignment of photo for contacts with SIM-map
Contacts imported from SIM-The cards have limitations: most versions MIUI They can't assign a photo to them through the standard Contacts app, but there's a workaround:
- Copy the contact with SIM-Maps in memory of your phone or Google account: Open contact with SIM-Press the cards. ⋮ → Copy in... and select “Phone” or “Google».
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Remove the original contact with SIM-maps to avoid duplication.
If you need to keep in touch with the SIM-card (for example, for use on another phone), note that the standards SIM They don't support photo storage, so you have to manually assign the photo to each device.
Why? MIUI does not support photos for SIM-contact?
4.Use of third-party applications to manage avatars
If you don't like the standard methods, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which offer advanced features: mass-appointment of photos, creating avatars by templates, synchronization with social networks.
- 📱 Sync.ME – automatically pulls up photos of contacts from social networks (VK, Facebook, Instagram).
- 🖌️ Contact Photo Editor – allows you to crop photos in any format and apply filters.
- 🔄 Simpler Contacts – simplifies duplicate management and offers cloud backup of avatars.
Before installing, check the app's reviews and permissions. Some programs request access to contacts and storage, which can be a privacy risk. We recommend using only proven applications with a rating above 4.0.
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5.Why the photo of the contact is not displayed in messengers
Even if you correctly assigned a photo in the Contacts app, it may not show up on WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Photos are in “Contacts”, but not on WhatsApp | Contact is not synced with Google | Export your contact to a Google account (see Section 2) |
| Photo is displayed blurry | Low resolution of the original image | Use a photo that is at least 500×500 pixels in size |
| Photo disappears after MIUI update | Resetting the cache of the “Contacts” application | Restart your phone or clean the cache manually in Settings → Apps → Contacts → Storage |
| Photo is not displayed on Telegram | Telegram uses its own contact database | Open a contact in Telegram and assign a photo there |
There's another thing about WhatsApp: the messenger caches photos of contacts. If you changed the avatar but it's still old on WhatsApp, clear the app's cache: Settings → Apps → WhatsApp → Storage → Clear the cache.
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Messengers often use their own contact databases, so you may need to assign a photo separately in each application.
6. Backup of photo contacts
To avoid losing your assigned avatars when you reset your phone or flash it, backups regularly. In MIUI, you can do this in two ways:
- Through Google Account: Make sure that your contacts sync is enabled (see Section 2).
- Local Backup: Open Settings → System & Device → Backup. Select Local Backup and tick Contacts. Click Create Backup.** The file will be saved to internal memory along the path /MIUI/backup/AllBackup.
Local backup is convenient if you do not use Google services, but remember: the backup file takes up space in the memory of the phone. We recommend periodically transferring it to your computer or cloud storage (for example, Mi Cloud or Yandex Disk).
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To restore contacts from the local backup, go to Settings → System and Device → Backup → Restore and select the desired file.
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When working with photos of contacts, Redmi Note 10 users often make common mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:
⚠️ Note: If you assign a photo to a contact that is stored only on the SIM-It will not be saved after the card is removed. Always copy such contacts to your phone or Google account.
- 🔄 Duplicate contacts: If the same number is saved in multiple accounts (for example, on Google and on your phone), the photo may not be displayed correctly. Use the “Contacts Unite” function** in the Contacts app».
- 📵 No Internet connection when syncing: Without a network connection, Google will not be able to update photos in the cloud.
- 🗑️ Cache cleanup: Once the Contacts app cache is cleared, the photos may temporarily disappear.Reboot the phone to restore them.
Another common problem is blurry photos in messengers, which happens when the original image is low resolution, the optimal size for a contact avatar is 500×500 pixels, and use cropping applications like Photo & Picture Resizer to fit the image to the desired parameters.