Personalizing a mobile device is not just a way to stand out, but also the ability to instantly identify the caller without looking at the screen of the smartphone. Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro model often face the need to customize the visual display of subscribers, as standard avatars may not be informative enough. The process of installing an image in the MIUI phone book has its own nuances that distinguish it from pure Android.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions that will allow you to pin the desired photo to any number in your contact list. We will look at the methods of working through the standard application Contacts, integration with Google account and the features of synchronization in the MIUI shell.
Customizing your phone book makes it easier to use your phone in your daily life, especially for people with a long list of business and personal connections, and a properly selected image will help you instantly understand who is trying to contact you, even if the phone is on the table with a screen up and you only see a notification.
Image Preparation and Format Requirements
Before you start directly binding a photo to a phone number, you need to make sure that the source file meets the technical requirements of the system. Android operating system, which runs Redmi 10 Pro, is quite flexible in terms of formats, but there are optimal parameters for the correct display.
The ideal choice would be a high-resolution square image, so that the quality is not lost when zooming into a round avatar, and the system would automatically trim the extra edges, but it would be better to prepare the photo in advance in the editor, eliminating the need to repeatedly crop directly in the interface of the phone book.
Supported file formats include the most common types of graphics data, and if your photo has a custom extension, it may need to be converted, but 99% of the time, modern smartphones can easily cope with the main formats:
- 📷 Format JPEG or JPG — The most versatile option with a good balance of quality and file size.
- 🎨 Format PNG — Suitable for images with transparent backgrounds that may look stylish in a dark interface theme.
- 🖼️ WebP format is a modern format from Google, which is often found when downloading images from the Internet.
⚠️ Warning: Avoid using very high resolution images (e.g., professional cameras at 20)+ Megapixels), as this may slightly increase the response time of the phone book when you scroll through the list.
Keeping your photos in a separate folder in the gallery or in the cloud is best to quickly find them when you set up, which is especially useful if you plan to massively update your avatars for the entire contact group.
Installation of photos through the standard Contacts app
The most direct and often used way to add an image is to use the built-in MIUI shell tools. the Contacts app in Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro has advanced functionality that allows you to edit a subscriber card without third-party utilities.
To start, open the app and find the right subscriber in the list or search by name. After opening the contact card, look at the top of the screen where the gray stub or an existing photo is usually located. Clicking on this area or on the edit button (pencil icon) will start the process of changing the data.
In edit mode, you'll be asked to select multiple sources for the image, the system can request permission to access media files if you're doing it for the first time, and you need to confirm the action to open the device gallery.
☑️ Pre-conservation checks
When you pick a photo, the system will suggest you framing it, and as you move the frame, you specify the area that will be visible to the person when the call comes in, and when you make sure that the person or important object is in the center, confirm the action with the "Ready" or "Save" button.
It's important to understand where the contact is being maintained. Modern versions of Android offer you to save changes to your Google account by default, which allows you to sync «SIM-Map, photo may not be broadcast to other devices.
Working with Google Account and Synchronizing
Google’s ecosystem plays a key role in managing contact data on Xiaomi smartphones, and linking photos to a Google account ensures that when you upgrade to a new phone or reset your settings, all images will remain in place.
When you install a photo through a Google-linked interface, the changes are uploaded to the company’s servers, which means that if someone you know is also using Android and has your number saved, they can see your photo if you allow visibility in your Google profile settings.
To manage this process, you can use Google’s separate Contacts app, which is often pre-installed or available on the Play Market, and provides more detailed settings:
- 🔄 Automatically synchronize changes between all devices where you log in to your account.
- 👥 The ability to see photos that other users have added to their Google profiles.
- ⚙️ Deep configuration of display and sorting of the contact list.
If you notice that the photo is missing after the reboot, check the sync settings. In the phone settings menu, look for the Accounts and Sync section, select your Google account, and make sure the switch opposite the Contacts item is active.
What if the contact is only on SIM?
Using cloud technology is the only guaranteed way to save photos of contacts when completely replacing your smartphone. Local storage on a Redmi 10 Pro device carries the risk of data loss in the event of a device breakdown.
Set up the display of the photo when incoming call
Often users are faced with a situation where there is a photo in the phone book, but when an incoming call shows a standard stub, this may be due to the settings of the theme or the specifics of the Phone application in the MIUI shell.
In some firmware versions, there is a separation between a photo for a contact list and a photo for a call lock screen. You need to make sure the application has the necessary permissions. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps → Contacts and check access rights.
Also influenced by the active theme of the design. Third-party themes from the GetThemes store can overlap the standard call interface, hiding user avatars. If you use a custom theme, try switching to the standard Classic theme for verification.
For owners of Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro, the “Visual effects of a call” feature is relevant, which can replace a static photo with a video or animation. If your goal is a static image, this feature should be turned off in the theme or call settings.
The display quality also depends on the resolution of the screen and the pixel density. On a Redmi 10 Pro display with high detail, low-quality thumbnails can look blurry. Try to use good quality source codes.
Comparison of methods of maintaining contacts
The choice of location of the contact directly affects the availability of the photo and the possibility of editing it in the future. Below is a comparison table that will help determine the best option for your needs.
| Parameter | Google account | Phone memory | SIM-map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo preservation | ✅ Yes, in high quality. | ✅ Yeah, it depends on the OS. | ❌ No (usually) |
| Synchronization | ✅ Automatic. | ❌ Only locally. | ❌ No. |
| Risk of loss | 📉 Minimum | 📈 High on discharge | 📉 Low. |
| Number of fields | 🔷 No restrictions. | 🔷 No restrictions. | 🔹 Limited (1-2 number) |
As you can see from the table, Google cloud storage is the most functional solution, and local storage only makes sense if you don't want data to go online, or you don't have a permanent connection to the network.
The memory of the phone in Redmi 10 Pro is large enough to store thousands of contacts with photos, but when you flash the device all this data will be destroyed if you do not back up separately.
⚠️ Note: When importing contacts with SIM-Old phone records can be duplicated before mass migration, it is recommended to make a backup of the current phone book.
Removal: Photos are not installed or disappear
Sometimes Xiaomi users encounter bugs when a photo disappears after a while or does not install at all, which can be caused by an overcrowded app cache or a version conflict.
First, try clearing the cache of Contacts and Phone. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the app you want, and select Clear Cache. It is important not to confuse it with Clear Everything, otherwise you will delete the contacts themselves if they are not synchronized.
The second common reason is a lack of free storage in Google's cloud storage: If the 15GB limit is exhausted by photos and documents, synchronizing contacts with heavy images can be blocked.
It’s also worth checking if the phone is power-saving, which aggressively limits the background activity of apps. MIUI has an Advanced Energy Saving feature that can prevent avatars from being updated in real time.
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If the photo “flys” after the reboot, try to delete the contact completely and create it again, immediately choosing to save to Google account, not to your phone.
In rare cases, the problem lies in the image file itself. Try taking a screenshot of a problematic photo and contacting a screenshot, which will change the metadata of the file and can bypass the format recognition software bug.
Additional personalization options in MIUI
The MIUI shell on board the Redmi 10 Pro offers not just a static picture, but a whole caller identification system. You can assign not only photos, but also specific melodies, as well as vibration signals for individual contact groups.
Using contact groups (Family, Work, Friends) allows you to apply mass settings, for example, you can set a common photo logo for the entire Work group if there are no individual photos, this is done through the group editing menu in the Contacts app.
For advanced users, smart answers and quick actions can be customized, but basic photo installation remains the foundation of personalization. Remember to update outdated photos regularly in your phone book.
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Regular update of contacts and their synchronization with the cloud is the guarantee that you will always see the latest photos of callers, even after changing the device.
Personalization of the interface makes interaction with the gadget more pleasant and effective. by taking a few minutes to set up the phone book, you will greatly simplify your life in the future, when you will need to quickly find the right number in an emergency situation.