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

Are you tired of seeing a tiny avatar of the interlocutor during an incoming call on Xiaomi? Want a photo of the contact to occupy the entire screen, like on commercials? This feature does exist, but by default it is often disabled or does not work correctly. Depending on the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Xiaomi 13T and others) and the version of the MIUI firmware, the settings may vary — we will analyze all possible options.

In this article, you will find not only standard ways to activate full-screen photo displays, but also workarounds for devices where the function is blocked by the manufacturer. We will also explain why sometimes the photo does not appear at all (even in miniature) and how to fix it. If you use a dual SIM or virtual SIM card, pay attention to the separate section - there are nuances!

Why is the photo of the contact not displayed on the full screen?

Before you set up a display, it's important to understand why the function might not work.

• 📱 An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 12 full-screen photo mode when calling is often missing or crashes. 9A s MIUI 11 this function is not available.
• 🔧 Disabled System Permissions: Phone or Contacts may not have access to storage or camera (if photos are synced through Google Contacts).
• 🖼️ Incorrect photo format: MIUI poorly handles images with a resolution above 1080×1080 The best option is.jpg or.png with an aspect ratio. 1:1.
• 📞 Contact not saved in phone book: If the number is added only to WhatsApp or Telegram, the system will not be able to tighten the avatar.

Another common problem is the design conflict, and some custom themes in Themes override the style of the incoming call by resetting the image display settings, and if you've recently installed a theme, try returning the standard one.

Standard method: setting up in the application "Phone"

On most devices with MIUI 12-14 full-screen photo is enabled through the phone app menu. Instructions are suitable for Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi Note 11, Poco F4 and other models on current firmware:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Incoming Calls (or Call Settings on some models).
4. Find the full-screen contact photo option (may be called Full-screen photo or Enlarged photo).
5. Activate the switch and restart the phone.

If you don't have this option, then your model doesn't support the firmware level function, in which case you can go to the alternative methods below.

Alternative methods for devices without option in settings

Ways to circumvent restrictions

If your smartphone doesn’t have a built-in option, try these options:

• 📲 Using a third-party caller: Apps like Truecaller or Drupe allow you to configure the full-screen image display.
• 🔄 Resetting the settings of the Phone app: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Warehouse → Reset settings. After that, the option may appear.
• 🛠️ Editing System Files (for Advanced): Through ADB You can change the parameter. incall_photo_fullscreen in the settings.db file.This method requires an unlocked bootloader and can cause a system failure.

Another trick for the Poco X3 and Redmi 10 is to set the wallpaper on the lock screen with a photo of the contact. When you call in, the system sometimes pulls this image up as a background. It doesn't work on all firmware, but it's worth a try.

Features for dual SIM and virtual operators

If you are using two physical SIM-cards or eSIM (for example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the settings of the full-screen photo can be reset. MIUI It handles calls through different modules to avoid problems:

1. Make it a priority. SIM for calls to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Priority SIM call-in.
2. Make sure that the contact photo is linked to the number(s) (if they are saved separately).
3. Turn off the option to Show SIM when incoming call - it can interfere with the display of the photo.

For virtual operators (Tele2, Yota, Tinkoff Mobile) it sometimes helps to force your contacts to sync through Google Account. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync and update data.

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If you have Redmi with NFC, try to link the contact to an NFC tag, and when you call from that tag, the photo can be displayed in full screen automatically.

Compatibility table for MIUI models and versions

Not all Xiaomi devices support full-screen photos when calling, and the table below shows the current data for 2026:

If your model is not in the table, test the support for the feature experimentally or update the firmware to MIUI 14. On the 4PDA and XDA Developers forums, patches are sometimes posted for older devices.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

Even after you set it up properly, users are still experiencing bugs, and here are the most common ones:

⚠️ Warning: If the call acceptance/reject buttons are missing after full screen activation, return the standard mode! MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 Update your firmware or use gestures to control the call (swipe up to accept, down to reject).

• 🔳 Photo is displayed blurred: The problem is the low resolution of the original image. Upload a photo with a resolution of at least 500×500 pixels and keep it in contact via Google Photos.
• 🔄 Photo flashes or twitches: Turn off UI animation in Settings → Special facilities → Delete the animations.
• 📵 Photo not shown for some contacts: Delete and re-add contact by linking a photo to it via Google Contacts, not a local phone book.

If the function stopped working after the MIUI update, try clearing the phone app cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Storage.
2. Click Clear Cache (not data!).
3. Reset the device.

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) Full-screen photos can cause pixels to burn out on long calls.

Additional chips: animation, widgets and automation

MIUI allows you to customize the screen of incoming calls not only with a photo, but also with other elements:

• 🎨 Animated photos: Keep in touch GIF-image (maximum 3 seconds) MIUI 14 It will be played when the call is made.
• 📱 Quick response widget: In some firmware, you can add quick response buttons (Respond later, In a meeting) over the photo. → Incoming challenges → Quick answers.
• ⚙️ Automatic photo zoom through MacroDroid: Create a rule that when you call in, you will open the photo to the full screen (root or root required). ADB).

For owners of the Poco F4 GT and Black Shark, there is a bonus: you can adjust the RGB backlight on the back, synchronized with the color of the photo contact.

1. Install Black Shark Lighting from the App Store.
2. In the backlight settings, select Synchronization with Contacts.
3. Allow access to Contacts and Phone.

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