How to set a photo for contact in Xiaomi Poco X3: 5 proven ways

Want to make your contacts in Xiaomi Poco X3 look brighter and more personal? Setting photos on avatars is an easy way to personalize your phone book and quickly find the right people. But not everyone knows how to do it correctly: through the standard Contacts app, sync with Google, or even through the hidden features of the MIUI shell.

In this article, you'll find step-by-step instructions for all possible scenarios, from basic photo installation to problem solving when the avatar is not saved or resets after an update. We'll also show you how to optimize images for contacts so that they show clearly on the lock screen and in the call list. If you've ever encountered a contact photo "flying" or not syncing between devices, here you'll find the answers.

The Poco X3 is a feature that runs on custom MIUI firmware for Poco, where some settings may differ from standard Android. For example, there's a unique feature called Super Avatars that allows you to create animated images for contacts. But everything in order.

Before you get started, make sure you have the latest version of the Contacts app installed (update it via Google Play if necessary).Also check if the Contact Sync in your Google account settings is disabled, which is a common reason why avatars disappear after a phone reboot.

1. Standard method: through the "Contacts" application

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all Poco X3 smartphones and supports all basic features, including avatar editing.

To set the photo:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Find the contact you want in the list and click on it to open the card.
3. In the upper right corner, tap the icon "Edit" (pencil).
4. Touch the round field with the avatar (by default there may be the first letter of the name or a standard icon).
5. Select the source of the image: 📷 Take a photo – immediately take a picture of a person through the camera of the phone. 🖼️ Gallery – select an existing photo from the device’s memory. 🎨 Super Avatar – Create a stylized avatar (not available on all versions) MIUI).

Ready.

Save.

After that, the photo will not only appear in the phone book, but will also be displayed when incoming calls from that contact. If the avatar does not appear immediately, restart the phone or check the display settings (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: If the contact is synced with Google, the changes may take up to 5 minutes to show up on other devices. Also make sure you have Autosynchronize enabled in your account settings.

Photo has a resolution of at least 300×300 pixels

Contact saved in the phone book (not in the phone book) SIM-map)

Google sync enabled (if necessary)

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2. Install photo via Google Contacts

If you use Google Contacts for sync, you can install an avatar directly through the web version or mobile app, which is convenient because the photo will automatically appear on all devices where you are logged into the same Google account.

Instructions for the mobile application:

1. Open the Google Contacts app (if not, download from the Play Market).
2. Find the right contact and open your card.
3. Slip the camera icon in the avatar mug.
4. Select the source: 📸 Take a photo – a new photo through the camera. 🖼️ Select from the gallery - upload an existing image. 👤 Delete the photo if you want to remove the current avatar.

Edit the photo (if necessary) and save the changes.

For the web version:

1. Go to contacts.google.com and log in.
2. Select a contact and click on the camera icon in the avatar field.
3. Download a photo from your computer or select from Google Photos.
4. Save the changes – they sync with the phone within minutes.

The advantage of this method is that the photo will be available on all your devices (phone, tablet, computer), even if you change your smartphone. SIM-map, synchronization will not work.

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If the photo is not synced, check your Google account settings: go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync and turn on the Contacts switch.

3.Using the Super Avatars feature in MIUI

Xiaomi Poco X3 based on MIUI 12/13 supports the unique feature of “Super avatars” – stylized animated images for contacts. They look like cartoon versions of photos and can be used instead of conventional avatars.

How to create a Super Avatar:

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click Edit → tap on the avatar.
3. Select the Super Avatar option (if not, upgrade the Contacts app to the latest version).
4. Upload a photo of a person (preferably a portrait, without foreign objects).
5. Wait for the system to generate an animated avatar (this can take up to 30 seconds).
6. Choose your favorite style (a few options are available) and save.

If your photo does not fit the parameters, you can edit it directly on your phone:

1. Open the photo at the Gallery.
2. Click Edit → Pruning.
3. Choose a 1:1 ratio (square) and trim the extra edges.
4. If necessary, adjust the brightness/contrast in the correction section.
5. Save the modified photo as a new copy.

Important: If you install photos through Google Contacts, the maximum file size is 100 KB. Use apps like Photo Compress or online services to reduce weight.

5.Why is the photo of the contact not saved or disappearing?

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the installed avatar “flys” after a phone reboot or a MIUI update.

Reason 1: Contact is saved to SIM-map

• 📱 SIM-The card doesn't support the storage of contact photos. Solution: Move the contact to your phone's memory or Google Account.

Reason 2: Synchronization is disabled

• 🔄 Check the settings: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts.

Reason 3: Failure in the Contacts app

• 🛠️ Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Memory. → Clear the cache.

Reason 4: Conflict with duplicate contacts

• 👥 Combine the doubles: open the contact → More. → Combine with duplicates.

Reason 5: MIUI restrictions for certain regions

• 🌍 On some firmware (for example, MIUI In India, functions like Super Avatar can be disabled. Solution: Change region in your phone settings.

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party contact apps (such as Truecaller), they may overwrite avatars. To avoid this, turn off automatic photo updates in the settings of such an application.

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6. Additional chips: avatars on the lock screen and in messengers

In the Xiaomi Poco X3, contact photos can be used not only in the phone book, but also in other places.

1. Display on the lock screen

• 🔒 To the contact avatar is shown when an incoming call is made on the locked screen, turn on the option: Settings → Lock screen → Additionally. → Showing call notifications.

2. Sync with WhatsApp and Telegram

• 💬 WhatsApp automatically pulls up a contact photo if it is installed in the phone book. Telegram needs to manually update the contact: open the chat room. → tap on the avatar → Update.

3. Contact widget on the main screen

• 📱 Add the widget Contacts on the main screen: a long tap in the free space → Widgets → Contacts. Select contacts with photos for quick access.

4. Animated avatars in MIUI 13

• 🎭 If you MIUI 13, Super avatars can be displayed with animation when you call.To enable: Settings → Display. → Animation of the system → Turn on.

These small settings will make it even more convenient to use your phone, for example, if you call the same person often, a widget with a photo of them on the home screen will save you a few seconds every time you call.

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Photos of contacts in Xiaomi Poco X3 sync with Google only if the contact is saved in the account, not on the account. SIM-card or phone memory.

FAQ: Frequent questions about photos of contacts in Poco X3