How to put a photo in contact with Xiaomi: 5 ways + problem solving

You want to personalize your address book on your Xiaomi, but you don't know how to add a photo to your contact? This feature not only makes the list of subscribers visually appealing, but also helps you find the right people faster - especially when there are hundreds of records on your phone. There are several ways to install an avatar in MIUI, and we'll take a look at each one in detail.

Unlike iPhones or pure Androids, Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO, and the Mi series) have their own shell with unique chips. For example, you can assign different photos for work and personal contacts, sync avatars through Google Account, or even use animated stickers instead of static images. But there are pitfalls: sometimes photos do not appear in messengers or are reset after an update. In this article, you will find solutions to all typical problems.

Method 1: Through the standard "Contact" application

The easiest way is to use the built-in Contacts app (a human silhouette icon on a green background) preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports avatar editing for both local and synchronized contacts. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Contacts app and find the contact you want in the list (or use the search bar at the top).
2. Slip on the record to open the contact card.
3. Click on the camera icon (or standard avatar) at the top of the screen.
4. Select the source of the image: 📷 Take a photo – immediately take a picture of a person through the camera of a smartphone. 🖼️ Gallery – select an existing photo from the device’s memory. 🎨 Stickers – use animated or static stickers from the collection MIUI.

Ready.

After that, the avatar will appear not only in the Contacts app, but also in the call log, as well as in some messengers (for example, in WhatsApp or Telegram, if the contact is saved in the phone book).

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Method 2: Google Contacts (Sync with the Cloud)

If you use Google Account to sync your contacts, the photo you set up through it will be displayed on all the devices where you are logged in to that account (including tablets, laptops, and other smartphones), which is handy if you change your phones frequently or want to keep avatars in backup.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Contacts app (if not, download from the Play Market).
2. Find the right contact and tap it.
3. Click on the camera icon in the upper right corner (near the name).
4. Choose Change Photos → Select from Gallery or Take a Picture.
5. Cut the photo and save the changes.

Important: if the contact is duplicated (there is a phone book and Google), the avatar may not sync.

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Synchronization
2. Make sure the option is on.
3. Combine duplicate contacts through the Contact Management menu → Combine.

Method 3: Using Truecaller (to identify calls)

Truecaller not only identifies spammer numbers, but also allows you to set up photos for contacts that will be displayed when incoming calls, which is useful if you want to see avatars even for those who are not saved in the phone book (for example, for colleagues or business partners).

How to set up:

1. Download Truecaller from Play Market and sign up.
2. Open the app and find the contact you want (or add a new one).
3. Slip on the avatar and select Change the photo.
4. Download the image from the gallery or make a new one.
5. Save the changes.

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Method 4: Stickers and animated avatars in MIUI

The MIUI shell supports not only static photos, but also animated stickers as avatars. These can be funny gifs, memes or even personalized avatars based on your face (the feature is available on new models, such as the Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12 Pro+).

How to install an animated avatar:

1. Open the contact card in the Contacts app.
2. Slip on the current avatar and select Stickers.
3. Scroll through the collection and choose your favorite sticker (there are categories: animals, emotions, professions, etc.).
4. Some stickers support animations – they will move when an incoming call is made.

To create a personalized avatar (on models with MIUI 14+):

1. In the contact card, select Create an avatar.
2. Take a photo or upload a photo.
3. Customize the style (cartoon, 3D, caricature) and save.

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If the animated avatars don’t work, check the battery saving settings: go to Settings → Battery → Performance Mode and add the Contacts app to exceptions.

Method 5: Through the Phone app (call log)

Few people know, but you can change the contact photo directly from the call log without opening the Contacts app.This is handy if you need to quickly assign an avatar after the call.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the Contacts tab or find the desired number in the Journal.
3. Slip on the contact, then click on the pencil icon (Edit).
4. Tap the current avatar and select a new source (camera or gallery).
5. Save the changes.

Important: if the contact is maintained SIM-To install a photo through this method will not work – first transfer it to the memory of the phone or Google Account.

Solving the problem: why the photo is not displayed or reset

Sometimes users experience an installed avatar disappearing or not showing up in instant messengers, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Cache (Do not clear the data!).
4. Reboot the phone.

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For stable avatar operation, disable the optimization of the Contacts app in the battery settings, which will prevent automatic closure of the process and loss of changes.

Additional chips: group avatar and design themes

MIUI has hidden features that allow you to customize the display of contacts even more, such as:

• 👥 Assign a Group Avatar: Create a Group in Contacts, then add a photo that will be displayed when you call from any member of the Group.
• 🎨 Use the themes of design: in Settings → Select a style that will change the design of contact cards (including the shape of avatars).
• 🔒 Hide photos for individual contacts: in the contact card click More (⋮) → Hide the avatar (useful for work numbers).

On models with MIUI 14+, dynamic avatars have been introduced, which vary depending on the time of day or event (such as the date of the contact’s birthday).

1. Open the contact card.
2. Slip on the avatar and select Dynamic Avatar.
3. Configure the display rules (e.g., “Show Heart on February 14”).

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If you call the same person often, add them to your Favorites in the Phone app, and the avatar will appear on the home screen in the Quick Access widget.

FAQ: Frequent questions about photos of contacts in Xiaomi