How to take a full-screen contact photo when calling Xiaomi: a detailed guide

Why a contact photo doesn’t show up on the full screen and how to fix it

Are you tired of seeing a small photo of a caller while you're incoming on your Xiaomi? The standard MIUI interface shows a photo of a contact in a small mug, which is not always convenient — especially when you need to quickly identify the caller. Fortunately, Redmi, POCO and other brands have hidden settings that allow you to stretch the image to the full screen.

The problem is relevant for most models based on MIUI 12-14, including flagships like Xiaomi 13 Pro and budget devices like Redmi Note 12. In this article, we will discuss all the working methods – from standard settings to circumventing restrictions through third-party applications.

Important: Some methods require superuser rights (root) or installing additional modules, and we will mark these cases separately so that you can choose the most suitable option without risking the device.

Method 1: Enabling full-screen mode in standard MIUI settings

Starting with MIUI 12.5, the developers added a hidden option to display a photo of the contact to the full screen, but the path to it is not obvious - many users simply do not know about its existence.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Incoming Calls section.
4. Activate Full-screen Mode (or Enlarged Contact Photo in some firmware).
5. Restart the device to apply the changes.

If you don't have one, don't worry. Depending on the model and the firmware version, the name of the item may vary. For example, on POCO F5, this option is hidden under the name Inbound Call Screen → Display Style.

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Before changing your settings, check if your firmware is up to date. In MIUI 14.0.5+, full-screen mode is more stable than in earlier builds.

Method 2: Using themes with full-screen calls

One of the easiest ways to do this is to set up a design theme that initially supports full-screen image display, and many custom MIUI themes change not only icons and wallpaper, but also the interface of incoming calls.

How to do this:

• 🎨 Open the Themes app (Brush icon).
• 🔍 In the search box, enter a request: full screen call or full screen call.
• 📥 Select your favorite topic (pay attention to the rating and reviews) and click Apply.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

Popular themes with the feature are Pure Black Call Screen, AOSP Call UI, and iOS Style Calls. Note that the appearance of other system applications may change after the theme changes.

Method 3: Configure with ADB (without root)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-It's a way of enabling full-screen, which doesn't require superuser rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the developer mode on the phone (7 times click on the MIUI version in the phone settings).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the Developer Menu.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux).
4. Enter the command: adb shell settings put global incoming_call_fullscreen 1
5. Reset the device.

To return the standard display, use the same command by replacing 1 by 0.

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Method 4: Third-party applications for customizing calls

If you don't like standard solutions, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which offer flexible configuration of the incoming call interface, including full-screen photo display.

Top.-3 applications:

Before installing, check the app's permissions - some request access to call logs and SMS, which may not be secure. We recommend using Full Screen Caller ID as the most balanced option.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

This method is only suitable for users with root rights and experience with system files, and allows you to manually change the settings for displaying calls, but if you do not act correctly, it can lead to failures.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml
3. Find the line with the parameter incoming_call_fullscreen and change the meaning to true.
4. Save the file and restart the device.

If the file others.xml No, you can create it manually with this content:

<FeatureSet>


<CscFeature_Phone_IncomingCallFullScreen>true</CscFeature_Phone_IncomingCallFullScreen>




</FeatureSet>

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Editing system files without a backup can lead to a device blink. Always back up before making changes!

Problem Solving: Why the photo doesn't show up on the full screen

Sometimes, even after all the settings, the photo of the contact is small, and here are the most common reasons and solutions:

• 📵 No photo at the contact: Make sure the caller actually has an image attached in the phone book. MIUI Does not stretch the default avatars if they are not there.
• 🔄 Phone app cache: Clear the cache through Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 If you used a custom theme, try returning the standard one and check the result.
• 🔧 Firmware limitations: On some models (for example, Xiaomi for the global market), the function is disabled at the software level.

If the problem persists, check if you have a call blocking app (like Call Blocker) that can intercept incoming call interfaces and reset display settings.

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To check your health, call yourself from another phone, and sometimes the changes only apply after the first incoming call.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up full-screen calls

Now you know all the ways to take a full-screen photo of a contact when calling on Xiaomi smartphones. If none of the methods worked, check your firmware version: the manufacturer may have limited this feature for your model, in which case you can either wait for updates or use alternative call launchers.