How to put a photo in contact with Xiaomi Redmi 10: 3 ways + error solving

Want to personalize your contacts in your Xiaomi Redmi 10 by adding photos of friends, colleagues or loved ones? This will not only make your phone book more convenient, but also help you navigate incoming calls faster. In this article, we will explore all possible ways to set up photos on contact, from standard methods through the Contacts app to alternative solutions for synchronized accounts.

The Redmi 10 (and other MIUI smartphones) feature is that the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, and we’ve taken this into account and prepared general instructions that will be suitable for MIUI 12/13/14, and you’ll also learn how to fix common errors, such as when a photo is not saved or displayed blurry.

If you’ve never edited contacts on Xiaomi before, don’t worry: the process takes less than a minute. And for those who like automation, we’ve added a bonus way using Google Contacts – handy if you switch between Android devices frequently.

Method 1: Through the standard "Contact" application

The simplest and most obvious method is to edit the contact in the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background) and this works regardless of whether the contact is synchronized with Google, Mi Account or saved only on the phone.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
2. Find the contact you want in the list (you can use the search at the top of the screen).
3. Slip on the contact to open his card.
4. Click on the camera icon (or plus in the mug) next to the current avatar (if not, in the upper left corner).
5. Select the source of the photo: 📸 Take a picture – immediately opens the camera for a new photo. 🖼️ Gallery – a choice of existing images. 🎨 Avatars are standard icons from Xiaomi (if you need something neutral).

Ready.

Save.

Now, when you call or send a message from that contact, you'll see your chosen photo, and note that if the contact is synced with Google, the changes can take a few minutes to be displayed on other devices.

Image with a resolution of at least 300×300 pixels |Photo not blurred and clearly visible face |Contact saved to the correct account (phone/Google/Mi Account) |Sync enabled in account settings-->

Method 2: Using the Phone app (during the call)

Few people know, but you can add or change a photo of the contact right during the call - it is convenient if you get a call from a person who does not have an avatar yet. MIUI It allows you to do this in two tapas:

How it works:

1. During an incoming or outgoing call, click on the contact icon (or i icon in the circle) at the top of the call screen.
2. A short contact card will open, and tap the camera icon next to the current photo (or empty mug).
3. Select the source of the photo (camera, gallery or standard avatars) and crop the image.
4. Save the changes – the photo will be used immediately after the call is completed.

This method saves time, as it does not require you to open the Contacts app separately, but keep in mind that if a call is from an unknown number (not saved in the phone book), the option to add a photo will not be available - you first need to create a contact.

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If a contact photo doesn't show up when you call, check the theme settings in Settings → Screen → Themes. Some custom themes may hide avatars on the call screen.

Method 3: Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, you can edit them through the web version of Google Contacts, which is handy if you are often working at a computer or want to massively update your photos for multiple contacts.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your phone or PC and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your Redmi 10.
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.
5. Download a photo from the device or take a picture through the webcam (on PC).
6. Save the changes – the photo syncs with the phone for 5-10 minutes.

For mass editing of photos, you can use applications like Lightroom or Snapseed, which allow you to quickly crop and improve the quality of images. Also, the Xiaomi Gallery has a built-in editor with the function “Improving” (Open Photo → Edit → Improve).

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Photos of contacts in Xiaomi are stored in the DCIM/.thumbnails folder, but editing them directly is not recommended - this can lead to crashes in the Contacts app.

Additional chips: animated avatars and stickers

MIUI 13/14 has introduced support for animated contact avatars (GIF or Live Photo) to install the photo:

1. Open the contact card in the Contacts app.
2. Click on the camera icon and select Gallery.
3. Choose. GIF-Image or Live Photo (marked with a special icon).
4. Cut the animation (if necessary) and save.

Now, when you call in from that contact, you'll play a short animation, and note that this doesn't work with all the themes -- if the animation doesn't play, try changing the theme to the standard one.

Another interesting feature is the contact stickers, which are displayed in Messages chats and Mi Chat:

• Open the contact chat.
• Slip the contact name at the top of the screen.
• Select Set a sticker and choose your favorite option.

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Animated avatars can increase battery consumption with frequent calls. If you notice that the phone is draining faster, turn off animations in Settings → Battery → Flow optimization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about photos of contacts in Xiaomi Redmi 10