How to set a photo to contact Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 128GB: all ways + error solving

Installing a photo on a contact in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (128GB) seems like a simple task, but many users face nuances: for some reason, the picture is not saved, the avatar is reset after synchronization or does not appear at all in calls. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways to add photos to contacts – through the standard Contacts app, Google account and even third-party messengers.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro features a hybrid contact storage system, with some data stored in the phone’s memory, some in the Mi Account or Google cloud, which means that the way you install the avatar depends on where the contact is stored. We’ll go through each scenario in detail so you can choose the best option. For clarity, we’ll give you screenshots from the real device and video instructions (see the last section).

1.Preparation: Verification of MIUI version and access rights

Before you contact your Redmi Note 10 Pro, make sure your Redmi Note 10 Pro runs on the current firmware version. Older MIUI builds (below MIUI 12.5) may have encountered avatar display bugs to check the version:

1. Open the settings → About the phone → version of MIUI.
2. If version is below 12.5.3.0, update the system via Settings → Software Update.

Also check the access rights for the Contacts app:

• 🔒 Storage: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Permissions and enable access to Files and Multimedia.
• 📱 Contacts: Make sure the app is allowed to read and change contacts (this permission is usually enabled by default).

Importantly, if you've previously moved contacts from another phone through a backup, some avatars may not be saved, in which case you'll have to add them again.

2. Method 1: installation of the photo through the standard application "Contacts"

This is the simplest method that works for contacts stored in the phone's memory or tied to Mi Account.

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen).
2. Find the right contact in the list and tap it.
3. In the upper left corner, click on the empty avatar circle (or the current picture, if any).
4. Choose one of the options: 📸 Take a photo: the camera will open - take a picture of the person and click Ready. 🖼️ Select from the gallery: select the finished photo from the folders DCIM or downloads. 🎨 Create an avatar: available in MIUI 13+ — You can draw a sticker or use an emoji.

Save.

Now the avatar will be displayed on incoming calls and in Messages chats. If the photo does not appear immediately, reboot the phone or update the contact list (pull the list down).

Make sure that the contact is saved on the phone, not on the phone. SIM-map|

Check if the power saving mode is on (it can block changes)|

Restart the Contacts app through the latest task menu |

Update the Contacts app on Google Play (if available)-->

3. Method 2: Add photos via Google Contacts (for synchronized contacts)

If your contacts are synced to your Google account, you need to change avatars via the web version of Google Contacts or the mobile app, which ensures that the photos are saved after you reset your phone or reinstall MIUI.

Instructions for the web version:

1. Open your browser on your phone or PC and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
3. Find the right contact and click on it.
4. Click on the camera icon in the avatar mug and upload a photo from the device.
5. Save the changes.

For the mobile application:

1. Install Google Contacts from the Play Market (if not).
2. Open the contact and tap on the avatar.
3. Select Change → Add a photo → specify the source (gallery or camera).

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If you don't see it on Xiaomi after you change your Google Contacts photo, try removing your Google account from your phone's settings and adding it again.

Method 3: Installation of an avatar via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

If the contact is saved only in the messenger (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram), its avatar will be displayed only inside this application.

1. Open a chat with a contact in the messenger.
2. Put his name on top of the screen.
3. On WhatsApp: click on an avatar → Change → select a photo. On Telegram: click on three dots in the corner → Change profile photo.
4. Save the changes.

However, this won’t change the avatar in the phone book! For a photo to be displayed everywhere, you need to manually add it through Contacts (see Method 1).

The exception is if the contact is synchronized with Google and you have changed their photo through Google Contacts, in which case the avatar can automatically pull up to messengers (in Telegram this works with version 8.4+).

5. Table: comparison of ways to install a photo on the contact

From the table, you can see that the best option is to use Google Contacts if you want to sync between devices. For local contacts, the standard Contacts app from Xiaomi will suit.

6. Solving problems: why the photo is not saved or lost

If you have all the instructions but the avatar never showed up, check out these points:

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware MIUI 13+ There is a bug that may cause contact photos to be reset after a system update. To avoid this, back up your contacts before you update via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Local backup.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔄 Photo disappears after synchronization: Disable sync with Mi Account in Settings → Accounts. → Xiaomi and only use Google.
• 🚫 You can not change the avatar: Contact is saved SIM-card - transfer it to the phone memory through Contacts → Settings → Imports/Exports.
• 📱 Photo is available but not displayed when calling: Check the settings of the Phone application: Settings → Contact display → Showing photos.
• 🗑️ Avatar resets after cache clearing: Don't clean cache for apps Contacts and Contact Warehouse manually.

If the problem persists, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts.
2. Press Warehouse. → Data resetting.
3. ⚠️ Note: This will delete all local contacts (but will not affect those in Google or Mi Account).

7. Additional features: Animated avatars and stickers

MIUI 13 and later on the Redmi Note 10 Pro has animated avatars feature to activate it:

1. Open the contact and tap on his photo.
2. Choose Create an Avatar.
3. Click on the GIF icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Choose animation from the suggested templates or download yours (.gif format, up to 5MB size).

You can also use stickers instead of photos:

• 🎭 In the avatar editing menu, select Stickers.
• 🖌️ Draw your sticker or select from the collection MIUI.
• 🔄 Animations will be played when an incoming call is made.

These features only work for contacts stored in your phone’s memory or in your Mi Account. For Google contacts, no animation is supported.

8 Video instructions and frequent questions

If you are more comfortable watching than reading, below is a video with a step-by-step installation of a photo on the contact for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

(Note: The video is inserted via iframe, but in text format we link to the official Xiaomi channel:)

📹 Watch the video instructions on YouTube

Now let’s answer the most popular questions:

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If you frequently change your contacts photos, use Google Contacts – this is the most reliable way to automatically backup and sync between devices.