How to set a photo for contact in Xiaomi Redmi 9C: 5 proven ways

Installation of photos on contact in Xiaomi Redmi 9C It seems like a simple task, but many users face unexpected difficulties, from the lack of a button to add photos to sync errors with a Google account. This instruction will help you understand all the nuances - from the basic settings through the standard "Contacts" application to alternative methods using the use of the app. MIUI-chips and third-party applications.

We're going to look at not only the classic way of editing a contact, but also little-known tricks: how to attach a photo through Google Contacts, why sometimes photos "fly off" after updating the system, and what to do if the phone does not save changes. MIUI 12/13 on the Redmi 9C — There are some “pitfalls” that are not written in the official manuals.

Preparation: What photos are suitable for contacts

Before installing a photo, it is important to prepare the image itself. Xiaomi Redmi 9C automatically crops and zooms the photo into a round avatar format, so the original image must meet several criteria:

• 📏 Permission: minimum 300×300 pixels (optimally — 500×500 If it's less resolution, it's blurry.
• 👤 Frame: The face must occupy at least 60% of the image area, otherwise the system will crop it up unsuccessfully.
• 🎨 Format: supported JPEG, PNG and WEBP. HEIC (Photos from iPhone will have to be converted.
• 📁 Location: Photos should be stored in the phone’s memory (not on the phone’s memory) SD-map, otherwise synchronization errors may occur.

If you plan to sync your contacts with a Google Account, please note that the service compresses images to 96×96 pixels when downloading. To avoid loss of quality, use local photo saving (for this, see the section on Google Contacts).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 12 and later automatically optimizes photos for contacts, reducing their weight. If you need to maintain the original quality (for example, for printing), back up the original file.

Method 1: Standard Contact Application (MIUI)

The most obvious method is to edit the contact through the built-in app, and here is a step-by-step instruction based on the features of the Redmi 9C:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background).
2. Find the right contact in the list and tap it.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the pencil icon (Edit).
4. Slip on the round camera icon next to the contact name.
5. Select the source of the photo: 📸 Take a picture if you want to take a picture of someone right now. 🖼️ Gallery – to select an existing photo. 🎨 Avatars – standard icons from Xiaomi (if there is no suitable photo).

Ready.

Save.

If the "Add Photo" button is missing, check:

• 🔄 Contact synced with Google Account – sometimes this blocks editing (solution – in the next section).
• 📱 Contacts version: update it through Play Store.
• 🛠️ Settings MIUI: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Permits and enable access to the Warehouse.

Method 2: Through Google Contacts (Sync)

If you use Google Account to sync your contacts, you can add photos via the web version of the service, which is convenient if you want avatars to appear on all devices (for example, on Gmail or on a tablet).

Instructions:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in.
2. Find the right contact and click on it.
3. Click on the camera icon in the top left corner (near the name).
4. Upload a photo from the device or take a picture through the webcam.
5. Save the changes.

After that, the photo will appear on Redmi 9C within 5-10 minutes (when the Internet is active).

⚠️ If you delete a photo from Google Contacts, it will disappear on Redmi. 9C To avoid this, keep a backup of the avatar in the phone gallery.

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To speed up sync, after uploading photos to Google Contacts, go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync Now

Method 3: Contact management applications (alternatives)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps, which offer additional features: mass editing of avatars, creating group photos for contacts, and even animated avatars.

Top.-3 Applications for Xiaomi Redmi 9C:

• 📱 Contacts+ — Supports cloud synchronization and automatic facial recognition for avatars. Download to Play Store.
• 🖼️ Sync.ME – allows you to install photos from social networks (Facebook, VK) Identify unknown numbers. Download to the Play Store.
• 🎨 Simpler Contacts is a minimalist interface with support for dark theme and quick installation of avatars.

How to set up a photo via Contact+:

1. Install and open the application, provide access to contacts.
2. Find the right contact and tap it.
3. Click on the camera icon at the top of the screen.
4. Select a photo from the gallery or take a new photo.
5. Edit the framing area and save.

The advantage of third-party apps is that they often bypass the limitations of MIUI. For example, Sync.ME allows you to set an avatar even for contacts synchronized with Google without losing quality.

Method 4: Through the Gallery app (fast method)

Few people know, but in MIUI you can attach a photo to a contact directly from the Gallery app, which saves time if you've already chosen an image:

1. Open the Gallery app and find the photo you need.
2. Slip on it, then click on the Share icon (three dots connected by lines).
3. In the menu, select Contacts (a icon with a person’s silhouette).
4. Select the contact you want to attach the photo to.
5. Confirm the action – the photo will be automatically cropped to the avatar format.

This method only works for local contacts (not synced with Google).If the Contacts option is not in the Share menu, update the Gallery app through the Play Store.

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The Gallery method is the fastest, but only works for photos already saved on your phone. For new images, it is more convenient to use standard contact editing (Method 1).

Problem Solving: Why the photo is not installed

Even after completing all the steps, the photo may not show up. Consider the typical errors and their solutions for the Xiaomi Redmi 9C:

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

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts.
2. Press Warehouse. → Reset the settings.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting will remove any unsaved changes to contacts. Before the procedure, export the backup through Settings → Contacts → Imports/Exports.

Additional chips: Animated avatars and groups

The MIUI 13 on Redmi 9C supports not only static photos, but also dynamic avatars.

Animated avatars (Live Photos):

• 🎥 Take a short video (up to 3 seconds) in the Camera app.
• Open the video in the Gallery, click More → Save as a photo (the system will automatically create an animated avatar).
• Attach the resulting photo to the contact using the standard method (Method 1).

Group photos for contacts:

• 👥 Create a group in the Contacts (Groups) app → To form a group).
• Add members and click Add a group photo.
• Select an image – it will be displayed when you call from any member of the group.

These features only work on MIUI 12.5 and later. To check the shell version, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

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To play an animated avatar when an incoming call, turn the option into Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Animation of an incoming call

FAQ: Frequent questions about installing photos on contacts