How to set a photo to contact Xiaomi Poco F3: way + mistake-making

Personalized contacts with photos not only make it easier to find the right subscriber, but also make the smartphone interface more comfortable. F3 Often faced with questions: where to store the original images, why the photo is not displayed in calls or how to change the picture for a contact from WhatsApp. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to install photos on contacts in firmware. MIUI 12/13/14, including sync with Google Contacts and solutions to typical problems.

Poco F3

MIUI

Android

If you’ve used smartphones from other brands (Samsung, Huawei), Xiaomi’s interface may seem unintuitive. F3 You can't just click on the empty avatar field, you have to use workarounds, and it's also important to consider that photos of contacts may not appear in some applications (for example, in Telegram) due to the peculiarities of their work with the address book.

Preparation: where to get a photo for contact and what formats are supported

Before installing a photo, make sure the original image meets the requirements. MIUI. The system supports.jpg,.png and.webp formats, but there are limitations on size and resolution:

  • 📏 Minimum size: 96×96 pixels (otherwise the photo will be stretched and pixelated).
  • 🖼️ Recommended authorization: 300×300 pixels for clear display on the Poco screen F3 (permit 1080×2400).
  • 🗜️ Maximum weight: up to 5 MB (if exceeded, the system will automatically compress the image).
  • 🎨 Background: It is better to use monochromatic or transparent (.png) so that the face does not merge with the interface.

Where to get the right photo:

  1. Take a picture through the Poco camera F3 (48 MP will allow you to crop the image without loss of quality).
  2. Download the avatar from messengers (WhatsApp, VK, Telegram) – to do this, click on the profile of the interlocutor and select “Save photo".
  3. Use services like ThisPersonDoesNotExist to generate neural network avatars.

⚠️ Note: If you download a photo from social networks, check it for availability EXIF-tags (location data, date of shooting). MIUI These tags may conflict with the link. To remove them, use the app. EXIF Eraser from Google Play.

For trimming and editing, Xiaomi’s standard tools are suitable:

  1. Open the photo in the Gallery app.
  2. Press "Edit" → "Cut off" → Choose a square format (1:1).
  3. Save the result to a separate folder (for example, Contacts_Photos), Not to be confused with other pictures.
📊 Where do you usually take your contact photos?
I do it myself through my phone.
Download from social networks / messengers
I'm using avatar generators.
I'm taking pictures from the Internet (Google Images)
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Method 1: Install photo through the standard application "Contacts"

This is a basic method that works on all versions. MIUI (12, 13, 14) The instructions are relevant for Poco F3 with original firmware (without custom assemblies):

  1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen).
  2. Find the contact you want in the list or use the search (loop at the top).
  3. Click on the contact to open his card.
  4. Tap the camera icon (📷) In the upper right corner next to the name, if there's no icon, see the problem-solving section.
  5. Select the source of the photo: 📸 Take a picture – the Poco camera is activated F3. 🖼️ Select from the gallery - the folder will open DCIM/Camera. 🌐 Download from the cloud – if the photo is stored in Google Photos or Mi Cloud.

Cut the image in a circle (the interface will prompt you to do this automatically).

Press "Done" → "Save".

Important: If the contact is synced with Google Account, the changes will apply to all devices that are synced so that the photo is only displayed on Poco. F3, keep contact in the Local Address Book (select the appropriate option when saving).

Photo cropped in 1:1 format (square)

The image weighs no more than 5MB

Contact is not duplicated in the address book

Google sync is disabled (if you need a local photo)-->

Method 2: Change photos through Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)

If your Poco F3 It is linked to a Google Account, making it easier to change photos through the web version of Google Contacts, which ensures that the avatar will be displayed on all devices (including tablets and computers):

  1. Open your browser on Poco F3 (or PC) and go to: contacts.google.com.
  2. Sign in with the same account that is used on your phone.
  3. Find the right contact on the list.
  4. Click on the camera icon (📷) contact-card.
  5. Select “Upload photo” and upload the image from the device.
  6. Cut it (the tool will automatically offer a round format).
  7. Save the changes.

After that, wait for the synchronization (usually takes 1-2 minutes) to speed up the process:

  1. Open Settings on Poco F3.
  2. Go to the Accounts → Google → Synchronization of the account.
  3. Turn on the contact slider (if it is turned off).
  4. Click "Sync Now."

⚠️ Note: If the photo does not appear in the Poco phone book after synchronization F3, Check: Is the traffic saving mode on (it can block background sync) or is there a restriction for Google Play Services in the battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Find "Contacts" → "Warehouse" → "Clear the cache".
  3. Reboot the phone.

Method 3: Install photo for contacts from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, VK)

Contact photos in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, VK) They're stored separately from the system address book, and in order for the avatar to be displayed in both the phone book and the chat rooms, you need to synchronize the data:

For WhatsApp:

  1. Open a chat with a contact on WhatsApp.
  2. Click on the name of the interlocutor at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap on the current profile photo → "View the photo" → "Save".
  4. Now install the saved photo through the standard Contacts app (see Method 1).

For Telegram:

  • 🔍 In Telegram, photos of contacts are not automatically synchronized with the address book. To display an avatar in the phone book, you need to manually save a photo from the profile of the interlocutor and install it through Contacts.
  • 📌 If the contact is not saved in the phone book, Telegram will not show his photo in the system calls.

For VK:

  1. Open the user profile in the application VK.
  2. Click on the avatar. → "Save the photo".
  3. Set up the saved image through Contacts.
messengerSynchronizes with the address book?How to save a photoIs it on the phone?
WhatsApp❌ No.Through the profile of the interlocutor → "Save the photo"✅ Yes, if you install it manually)
Telegram❌ No.Tap on the avatar in the chat → "Save"❌ No (only in the messenger itself)
VK❌ No.Profile → squat → "Save"✅ Yes (manually installed)
Facebook Messenger✅ Partially.Profile → photo → "Save"✅ Yes (if contact is retained)

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

Poco users F3 Often, the photos that are installed disappear or don't show up in calls. Let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

  • 🔄 Reset after update MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 12 on MIUI 13) the system can reset user avatars Solution: Re-install the photo via Contacts.
  • ☁️ Synchronization conflict: If a contact is duplicated in Google Contacts and a local address book, the photo may be "switched". Solution: combine duplicates (Contacts) → Menus. → Unite).
  • 📵 Limitations of the Phone app: In some versions MIUI Solution: install an alternative call (e.g. Truecaller or Google Phone).
  • 🔋 Battery Optimization: If Aggressive Optimization is enabled for the Contacts app, photos may not load. Solution: Disable Optimization in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.

The critical feature of Poco F3: In Android 11 firmware and later, contact photos are not displayed in the Quick Action menu (when holding the Phone icon on the home screen). MIUI, And it can be corrected only by installing custom firmware.

How to check if your contact with Google is synced
Open the contact card in the "Contact" app" → press "Edit" → If you look at the "Account" box, if you're Google, it's synced. If the phone is a local contact, it's a local contact.

Additional settings: display photo in calls and messages

To avatars of contacts were shown not only in the address book, but also during calls, you need to configure the system parameters:

  1. Open Settings on Poco F3.
  2. Go to Applications → Application Management → Phone.
  3. Press "Notifications" → Enable the option "Show photo of contact".
  4. To display in messages, repeat the steps for the Messages app.

If you use Google Messages (instead of the standard app from Xiaomi):

  1. Open Google Messages.
  2. Press three points (⋮) → "Settings" → "Contact display".
  3. Turn on the "Show photos" option.

For Poco owners F3 s MIUI 14 Available function "Animated avatars":

  • 🎭 When you call a photo of the contact will gradually increase (the effect of "pulsation").
  • 🔧 To turn off animation: Settings → Display. → Animation effects → Deactivate "Contact avatars".

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If a photo of the contact is not displayed in the calls, check the settings of the Phone application. Often the problem is solved by turning on the option "Show photo of the contact" in the notification section.

Alternative methods: third-party applications for contact management

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps to work with contacts, and they offer advanced features, such as mass photo installation or integration with cloud services.

Top.-3 POCO F3:

    Advantages of third-party applications:

    1. Automatic update of photos when changing in social networks.
    2. Support for animated avatars (.gif).
    3. Backup of contacts with photos to the cloud.

    ⚠️ Note: When using Truecaller or Sync.ME, your contacts will be uploaded to the servers of these services. If this is privacy-critical, please do not sync your application settings.

    FAQ: Frequent questions about installing photos on contacts in Poco F3

    Can we determine GIF-contact-box?
    In the standard application "Contacts" Poco F3 Only static images (.jpg,.png) are supported. Animated avatars (.gif) will require a third-party app, such as Contact Photo Grid or Zedge: GIF It will only appear in the application interface, not in system calls.
    Why is a contact photo displayed on WhatsApp but not on the phone book?
    This is because WhatsApp stores profile photos on its servers and doesn't sync them to the phone's address book. → photo → "Save it. Install it manually through the Contact app".
    How to make a contact photo appear on the lock screen when you call?
    In Poco. F3 This function depends on the lock screen settings: Open Settings → Lock screen. Select "Style of lock screen" → "Classic. Enable the option "Show call information." If the photo still doesn't show, check if the notifications for the Phone app are disabled (Settings) → Notifications → Phone).
    Can I set up a photo for multiple contacts?
    In the standard application "Contacts" Poco F3 But you can do a workaround: Set the same photo for each contact manually, or use the Contact Photo Grid app, which supports group avatars. You can also create a contact group in Google Contacts and assign it a general picture (but it will only appear in the web version).
    How to return photos of contacts after resetting the phone to factory settings?
    If you backed up via Mi Cloud or Google Account: Restore contacts from the backup when you first set up your phone. If the photo didn't recover, check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Contact sync. If you don't have a backup, you'll have to re-install the photos. In the future, use apps like Super Backup to save the contacts with the avatars.