How to set a photo to contact Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 5 ways + error solving

Installing a photo on the contact in Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro seems to be an easy task, but many users face nuances: for some reason, the avatar does not appear in calls, disappears after synchronization or is not saved in some messengers. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to add a photo to a contact – from a standard phone book to WhatsApp and Telegram, and also tell you how to fix typical errors.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro (codenamed begonia) is a proprietary MIUI shell that imposes restrictions on contact interactions, for example, if you sync them with a Google Account, photos may not appear in native Xiaomi apps, and vice versa. We tested all methods on MIUI 12-14 firmware and identified working solutions.

1. Installation of photo through the standard telephone book

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app, an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background, which works for all contacts stored in the phone's memory or on the phone. SIM-map, but there are nuances with synchronization.

To add a photo:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app and find the contact you need in the list.
• 🖼️ Slip on the camera icon (or an empty mug with a man) in the upper right corner of the screen.
• 📷 Select the source of the photo: Take a photo, Gallery or Upload (for cloud services).
• ✂️ Cut the image in a circle (if required) and click Ready.

Google sync is disabled (otherwise, the photo may not be saved)

Photo has a resolution of at least 300×300 pixels

Contact is stored in the phone’s memory, not on the phone. SIM-map

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If the photo is not displayed in calls after saving, go to Settings → Apps → Contacts → Permissions and check if access to storage and camera is enabled. Also make sure that the call settings (Settings → Calls → Caller Identification) have selected the photo of contacts.

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If you change your contacts often, create a Contact Photos folder in the gallery and save pre-cut square images there, so you don't have to crop them all over again.

2.Adding an avatar via Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, you can add photos via the web version of Google Contacts, which is convenient because the avatar will be displayed on all devices where you are logged in under the same account.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your phone or computer and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
3. Find the right contact and click on the camera icon next to the name.
4. Download a photo from the device or make a new one through the webcam.
5. Save the changes and wait for the synchronization (usually takes 1-2 minutes).

Note that if a contact is duplicated (there is both in the phone’s memory and in Google), MIUI can prioritize the local version, in which case delete the duplicate or combine contacts through the More → Combine menu.

3. How to put a photo in touch on WhatsApp

WhatsApp uses its own contact database, so a photo added through the phone book is not always displayed in the messenger, to install an avatar specifically for WhatsApp:

Steps:

• 💬 Open a chat with the right contact on WhatsApp.
• 📌 Tap the name of the interlocutor at the top of the screen to open the profile.
• 🖼️ Click on the camera icon next to the current photo (or an empty mug).
• 📸 Select the source: Gallery, Camera or Avatars (standard pictures).
• ✅ Confirm the choice and wait for the download (photo will appear at both interlocutors).

Important: WhatsApp photos are only updated for contacts you already have in your phone book, and if you add a photo to a number that isn't in your contacts, it will disappear after you reboot the messenger.

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4. Installation of an avatar in Telegram

On Telegram, a photo of a contact is linked to his account, not your phone book. You can only add an avatar for users who are registered with the messenger. If the contact does not use Telegram, his photo will only appear if it was added to the phone book before synchronization.

How to add or change a photo:

• 📱 Open a chat with a contact in Telegram.
• 👤 Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your profile.
• 🖼️ Click on the current photo (or camera icon if it isn’t available).
• 📷 Choose Take a photo, Gallery or Delete a photo.
• ✔️ Confirm the changes – they will be applied immediately.

If the photo is not saved, check:

• 🔄 Update Telegram to the latest version (Redmi Note 8 Pro sometimes conflicts with outdated versions).
• 📶 Make sure that mobile Internet or Wi-Fi is turned on (photos are uploaded to Telegram servers).
• 🔒 Check the permissions of the application in Settings → Annexes → Telegram → Permits.

5. Solving problems with displaying photos

If the contact photo is not displayed in calls, messengers or phone book, the reasons may be as follows:

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If a contact photo doesn’t show up in one app but is seen in another (for example, WhatsApp has one and calls don’t), the problem lies in the settings of the particular app, not in the contact itself.

Another common mistake is that the photo is not saved after the MIUI update, which is due to the fact that new firmware versions reset the permissions for system applications. After the update, go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Permissions and manually enable access to storage and camera.

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party applications to manage contacts.

• 📖 Truecaller automatically pulls up photos from social networks and open sources.
• 🔍 Sync.ME – Sync photos with Facebook, VK LinkedIn, if you have a social network.
• 📱 Contacts+ — It allows you to edit photos of contacts and reserve them in the cloud.

Before installing, check the reviews about the app and the permissions it requests. Some programs (like Truecaller) collect contact data for their database, which may not be secure.

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Before using third-party apps, back up your contacts through Settings → System → Backup → Contacts. This will help restore data if something goes wrong.

7. How to make a backup of contacts with a photo

If you’re taking the time to add photos to your contacts, it’s important to hedge against losing them.The Redmi Note 8 Pro has several ways to back up:

Method 1. Through MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → System → Backup.
2. Choose Local Backup or Cloud Backup (for Mi Account).
3. Make sure that the reservation settings include Contacts.
4. Click Create a backup copy.

Method 2. Through Google Account:

• 🔄 Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization.
• 📱 Turn on the switch opposite Contact.
• 💾 Click Sync Now.

Please note that contact photos are not reserved in all ways. For example, when exported to a.vcf file (via Contacts → Settings → Export), avatars are not saved.

• 🔗 MIUI Cloud (for Mi Account only).
• 📁 Manually copying the Contacts folder from internal memory (requires root rights).

FAQ: Frequent questions about photos of contacts in the Redmi Note 8 Pro