Personalizing a smartphone’s interface is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also a way to instantly identify a caller. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices often face the need to quickly install or change a subscriber’s avatar in a phone book. Modern MIUI shells and the new HyperOS offer flexible tools for managing contacts, but standard procedures may sometimes be obscure to beginners.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to assign a photo to a contact on Xiaomi, from the basic methods through the Phone app to advanced settings through a Google account. You will learn how to avoid common synchronization errors and why the image may not be displayed by the interlocutor.
Installation of the avatar allows not only to see the face of the caller on the whole screen, but also to visually structure the list of contacts, which is especially important with a large number of records.
The process takes only a few seconds, but requires understanding the logic of cloud services and the device’s local storage.
Below we will look at step-by-step action algorithms that are guaranteed to help you personalize your smartphone phone book.
The most direct and obvious method is to use the built-in call app. This is where the bulk of your connections are stored. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same for all the brand devices. First, open the standard Phone app and go to the Contact tab, usually located at the bottom of the screen. Find the subscriber's list and click on his name to open the card with the full information. At the top of the screen, where the default is the gray silhouette or initials, you will see the factax from the image, and then you can select the photo from the photo source. 📸 Click on the camera icon to instantly take a picture of the interlocutor. 🖼️ Select Gallery to download the saved image from your phone’s memory. ✂️ Use the built-in cropper to fram a photo under a round format. ⚠️ Note: If you choose a photo from a gallery, make sure the original image is of sufficient resolution. 200x200 pixels may be displayed blurred on the lock screen. After selecting and cropping the image, remember to save the changes. MIUI The save button usually has the form of a checkmark or the inscription Ready in the upper right corner.
If a standard call app seems overloaded, you can use a separate Contacts app, which is especially useful if you want to manage multiple records at once or do mass editing. Open the Contacts app and find the entry you want in the general list. Click the three dots in the upper right corner or the menu button, then select Change. Tap the avatar area to open the image selection menu. The important aspect here is choosing where to save the contact. Xiaomi may offer to keep contact with the default SIM-It depends on whether the photo will sync with other devices. 📊 Where do you prefer to keep your contacts? SIM-MapIn memory of phoneIn Google accountIn Mi Cloud AccountStorage Location Support PhotoSync Limit records SIM-Card No/Limited Not available 250-500 Memory Yes Only through backup Depends on Google Account Memory Yes (HD) Automatic Not Limited Mi Account Yes Automatic Not Limited It is recommended to keep contacts in a Google account, as this ensures cross-platform synchronization and data security when changing your smartphone. When you save your photo to the cloud, it will also be available via Google Contacts’ web interface on your computer, which allows you to edit avatars from the big screen, and the changes will automatically be pulled up to your Xiaomi.