How to Set a Big Photo on a Xiaomi Call: From Image Selection to Fine Customization

When your Xiaomi receives an incoming call, the standard contact display is often limited to a small icon at the top of the screen. Meanwhile, modern versions of MIUI (starting with the 12th) support full-screen photo when calling - a bright visual element that not only graces the interface, but also helps to identify the caller more quickly.

In this article, we will analyze all the ways to configure a large photo to a call - from basic methods through standard settings to hidden features. MIUI We will focus on common errors (for example, why photos are cropped or displayed blurry) and alternative applications for those who want more customization. 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5 and others MIUI 14/15.

Why doesn’t Xiaomi have a big photo when calling by default?

Many users wonder why even Xiaomi’s flagship models display only a small contact icon when they call, rather than a beautiful full-screen photo like on an iPhone or Samsung. MIUI:

• 📱 Resource savings: By default, the system is optimized for fast call processing without unnecessary graphical load.
• 🔄 Flexibility of settings: B MIUI Full-screen photo function is not activated out of the box, but it can be turned on manually.
• 🛠️ Regional differences: Some firmware for Asian markets may have this option hidden or otherwise.

In addition, older models (such as Redmi 9 or POCO X3) may not have the feature at all due to the limitations of hardware or the Android version, and in such cases, installing a third-party call app will help, as we will discuss in one of the following sections.

Method 1: Configure using standard MIUI parameters

If your smartphone is running MIUI 12 and later, the easiest solution is to activate a full-screen photo through the built-in settings.

1. Open the Contacts (or Phone) application.
2. Choose the contact you want to set a large photo for.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Slip on the current contact photo and select Change the photo.
5. Upload a new image from the gallery or take a picture with the camera.
6. After saving, go back to the main contact menu and click on three dots (⋮) top-right.
7. Select Display Settings → Full-screen photo when calling.

If you don't have Full Screen Photos on the menu, your version of MIUI doesn't directly support this feature, so go to alternative methods.

Select an image with a resolution of at least 1080×1920

Cut the photo so that the face occupies the central part

Save the image in JPEG or PNG format

Check that the photo is not blurred when you zoom in.-->

⚠️ Note: Some firmware for Xiaomi (e.g. global version) MIUI 13.0.4) Full-screen photo option may be called Full-screen caller ID. If you do not find a Russian-language analogue, try to switch the system language to English temporarily.

Method 2: Using MIUI themes for customization

If standard settings don't work, you can go around the corner and set a theme with full-screen calls, and many users don't know that MIUI has a whole section with themes that change not only the wallpaper, but also the incoming call interface.

Here's how to do it:

1. Go to Settings → Themes.
2. In the search bar, enter a request: full screen call or full screen call.
3. Choose your favorite theme (iOS Call Screen or Full Screen Caller).
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

Once you have the theme, all incoming calls will be displayed with a large photo of the contact, and the downside of this method is that the theme changes not only the call screen, but also other interface elements (icons, fonts, etc.) If you don't like side changes, return the standard theme, and use third-party apps for calls.

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If the contact photo is blurred after applying the theme, try to manually crop the original image in the editor (for example, in Google Photos) to a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels – this is the optimal size for most Xiaomi models.

Method 3: Third-Party Apps for Full-screen Calls

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and they not only add a big photo when you call, but they also offer advanced features like animations, widgets, social integration.-3 tested solutions:

• 📞 Truecaller: In addition to spam detection, allows you to set large photos for contacts and even shows avatars from the site Facebook/WhatsApp.
• 🖼️ Full Screen Caller ID: Specialized application with transparency, animations and support for live wallpaper.
• 🎨 Caller Screen Theme: Lightweight solution with preview themes before application.

To customize a large photo through Truecaller:

1. Install the app from Google Play and complete the registration.
2. Go to Settings → Call screen.
3. Activate the option Full screen mode.
4. Select the display style (e.g. Big Photo + Name).
5. For individual contacts, edit the photo directly in the Truecaller profile.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Truecaller require access to contacts, call logs and a call log. SMS. Before installing, check the permissions in Google Play and revoke unnecessary rights in Android settings (Settings) → Annexes → Truecaller → Permits).

Problems and Solutions: Why is the photo not displayed?

Even after setting it up properly, a large photo may not work when calling, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

A critical feature for Xiaomi models on MediaTek processors (such as the Redmi 10 or POCO M4 Pro): some custom firmware disables hardware acceleration for the call interface, resulting in a large photo can slow down or flash, the solution is to roll back to stock firmware or use lightweight themes.

Additional chips: animations, videos and live wallpaper

If you don’t have enough static photos, MIUI and third-party apps let you go further:

• 🎥 Video when calling: In Truecaller Premium, you can set a short video instead of a photo (for example, a greeting from a contact).
• ✨ Live Wallpaper: Full Screen Caller App ID Supports animated background images.
• 🔄 Dynamic Effects: In Some Themes MIUI Photo contact increases smoothly when you call.

To install a video of a call to Truecaller:

1. Open the contact profile in the application.
2. Click on the camera icon next to the photo.
3. Select the video and upload the file up to 5 seconds long.
4. Cut the video so that the face is in the center.

Note that video and animation can increase battery consumption and delay in answering a call. If you want stability, you'd better limit yourself to a static photo.

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For models with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro) live wallpaper and video on calls consume significantly less energy than on devices with LCD. This is due to the peculiarities of technology: AMOLED It only highlights the active pixels.

Alternatives for older Xiaomi models (MIUI 11 and below)

If your smartphone is running MIUI 11 or earlier (like the Redmi Note 8 or Mi A3), there is no built-in full-screen photo feature.

1. Use Google Contacts: Install Google Contacts from Play Market and make it the default call app. It has the option to display a large photo when you call (set up in Settings → Call Screen).

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware on Xiaomi voids the warranty and can lead to locking the device if the process is broken.Be sure to back up the data through Settings before firmware → Additionally. → Backup and check firmware compatibility with your model in the forum 4PDA.

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