How to put a photo on the contact in Xiaomi 11: all ways and life hacks

Want to personalize your contacts in your Xiaomi 11 by adding photos of friends, colleagues or relatives? This will not only make your phone book more convenient, but also help you find the numbers you want faster. In this article, we will explore all possible ways to set up photos on the contact, from standard methods to little-known MIUI chips.

Many users are struggling: photo is not saved, contact is duplicated, image is cut ugly, we will tell you how to avoid these problems and make the process as simple as possible, and share the secrets of how to optimize photos for contacts to look perfect on the screen Xiaomi 11.

If you’ve just purchased a smartphone or upgraded your firmware, some features may work differently than in previous versions of MIUI. Don’t worry – we’ve taken into account all the nuances and prepared the latest instructions for MIUI 12/13/14 based on Xiaomi 11 (including the Pro, Ultra, Lite modifications).

Method 1: Add a photo through the “Contact” app

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the standard Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports synchronization with Google Account.

To put a picture:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find the contact you want in the list or use the search (loop at the top).
3. Slip on the contact to open his card.
4. Click on the camera icon (or the person’s silhouette if the photo isn’t already) in the top left corner.
5. Select the source: 📷 Take a photo - immediately from the smartphone camera. 🖼️ Select from the gallery - upload an existing image. 🎨 Create an avatar – draw an emoji or sticker (available in the MIUI 13+).

"Done."

If the photo is not saved, check if sync with Google Contacts is enabled. Sometimes due to slow internet, changes are delayed. Also make sure you have enough memory space - Xiaomi 11 can block saving if the device has less than 500 MB of free space.

Photo in JPG/PNG| At least 300×300 pixel resolution | Google sync is disabled (if not needed) | Contact is not duplicated in the phone book-->

Method 2: Install photo through the application "Phone"

A less well-known, but equally convenient way to edit a contact is to edit the contact right during a call or through a call log, which is useful if you need to quickly add a photo for a frequently used number.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone application (green handset).
2. Go to the Contacts section (bottom of the screen).
3. Choose the right contact and tap it.
4. Click on the pencil icon ("Edit") in the upper right corner.
5. Slip the camera icon next to the contact name.
6. Select the source of the photo (camera, gallery or avatar) and save the changes.

Method 3: Import photos from Google Contacts

If you use a Google Account, all contacts and their photos are automatically synced to the cloud, which is handy if you change your smartphones frequently or want to keep your data in a backup.

To add or change a photo through Google Contacts:

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as the Xiaomi 11.
3. Find the right contact and click on it.
4. Click on the camera icon in the upper left corner.
5. Download a photo from your computer or select from Google Photos.
6. Save the changes.

After that, the synchronization will occur automatically (usually within 5-10 minutes).

• 🔄 Check if synchronization is enabled: Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google → Synchronize contacts.
• 📶 Make sure you have a stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• ⚡ Restart your smartphone if the changes don’t apply.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't like standard methods, you can use third-party contact management apps that offer advanced editing features, such as:

• 🎨 Truecaller – automatically pulls up photos from social networks (VK, Facebook, Instagram).
• 🔍 Sync.ME – syncs contacts with LinkedIn and adds avatars.
• 📱 Contacts+ — Allows you to edit photos of contacts.

To post a photo via Truecaller:

1. Download and install the app from the Play Market.
2. Register and allow access to contacts.
3. Open the contact card in Truecaller.
4. Click on the camera icon → select the source of the photo.
5. Save the changes (the photo is automatically updated in the phone book).

⚠️ Note: Apps like Truecaller collect data about your contacts, and if you're concerned about privacy, use it with caution or refuse to sync.

Third-party apps often offer automatic photo recognition from social media, such as if your contact has a VK account with an open avatar, Truecaller will tighten it up without you, but remember that these services can slow down your smartphone due to background synchronization if you have a weak processor or little RAM.

Optimizing photos for contacts

To make contact photos look clear and not stretched, follow these recommendations:

If you want a photo to be displayed full screen during an incoming call, use a resolution image. 1080×1080 It's pixels:

• 🖼️ Open the photo in the gallery → click "Edit» → square.
• 🎨 Use apps like Photo & Picture Resizer to change resolution.
• 🔍 Check that the photo does not have important details around the edges - they may be cropped.

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If the contact photo is blurry, try turning off anti-aliasing in the MIUI settings: Settings → Display → Image smoothing (not available on all firmware).

Solving common problems

Sometimes users encounter errors when adding photos, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: The photo is not saved after editing.

• 🔄 Check if the “Read Only” mode for contacts is enabled (relevant for corporate accounts).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes cache resetting helps.
• 🛠️ Update the Contacts app through Play Market.

Problem 2: The photo is blurred or pixelated.

• 🖼️ Upload a higher resolution image (minimum) 500×500).
• 🎨 Turn off automatic image optimization in MIUI: Settings → Battery and productivity → Optimization of images.

Problem 3: The photo was lost after the MIUI update.

• 🔄 Enable sync with Google Contacts and wait for data recovery.
• 📂 Check the folder. DCIM/.thumbnails — sometimes MIUI Keeps backup copies of miniatures.

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

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find “Contacts” and select “Storage”.
3. Click Clear Data (Warning: This will delete all unsynchronized contacts!).
4. Reboot your smartphone and try adding the photo again.

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Before resetting the Contacts app data, be sure to export the backup through Settings → Import/Export Contacts!

Additional chips for working with contacts

MIUI offers several hidden features that will make working with contacts even more convenient:

• 🔍 Quick search: Contacts can be searched not only by name, but also by number, email, or even notes.
• 📞 Voice dial: Say “OK, Google, call [contact name]” and the smartphone will find the number itself (works if the voice assistant is enabled).
• 🌐 International numbers: In the contact settings, you can specify the country code to call abroad without manual dialing.
• 🔄 Combination of duplicates: If one contact is kept several times, MIUI I'll suggest you combine it. Go to Settings for that. → Combining and correcting.

Another useful feature is to attach notes to a contact, for example, you can add information about a friend's birthday, address or favorite dishes.

1. Open the contact card.
2. Press "Edit."
3. Scroll down to the Notes field and enter the text.
4. Save the changes.

If you call the same person often, add them to your favorites or home screen:

• 🌟 In the contact card, click on the star ("Add to the favorites»).
• 📱 Press the contact icon in the list and drag to the home screen to create a shortcut.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions