How to take a full-screen photo when calling Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro: full instructions with pictures

Are you tired of the small contact avatars that are barely visible on the lock screen during a call? On Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro, you can configure the display of a subscriber’s photo in the full screen — it’s not only stylish, but also practical: you will immediately see who is calling without even taking the phone in your hands. However, the standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to activate this feature in one click. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, from official settings to hidden shell capabilities.

It's important to understand that full-screen photos when you call depend on three factors: MIUI version (on Redmi 10 Pro it can be 12.5, 13 or 14), installed launcher and even screen resolution. For example, on firmware older than MIUI 13.0.5, the display algorithm has changed, now the system automatically crops photos to the screen format, we tested all methods on current versions of the software and selected only those that are guaranteed to work.

Why a contact photo doesn’t appear on the full screen: the main reasons

Before we get to the settings, it’s worth figuring out why your Redmi 10 Pro stubbornly displays a small icon instead of a beautiful full-screen image.

• 📱 An outdated version MIUI: In the firmware below MIUI 12.5 Full-screen photo function is either missing or malfunctioning. Check the software's relevance in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🖼️ Incorrect photo format: The system may not recognize an image if it is saved to.webp or has a resolution below 720×720 The optimal format is.jpg or.png with aspect ratio 1:1.
• 🔄 Conflict with the theme of design: Some custom themes from the Theme → My themes redefine the style of incoming calls by resetting display settings.
• 📞 Settings of the application "Phone": In new versions MIUI Contact display parameters are placed in a separate menu, which is hidden by default.

If you’ve recently upgraded your phone or installed third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher), this could also affect the display, in which case you’ll have to reset your launcher settings or return the standard MIUI interface.

Method 1: Configure through the standard “Contact” application

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most users and do not require additional software installation.

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Find the right contact and tap it to open the card.
3. Click on the camera icon (or plus in the mug if the photo is not already installed) and select the image from the gallery.
4. After adding a photo, go back to the main Contacts menu and go to Settings → Display Contacts.
5. Activate the option Full-screen photo when you call (in some versions of MIUI it is called Enlarged contact photo).

If you don't have Full Screen Photo in your settings, your version of MIUI doesn't support it, so move on to the next way.

- Resolution of at least 720×720 px

- JPG or PNG format

- Aspect ratio 1:1 (square)

- Contrast image (without light background)

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⚠️ Note: If you use contact sync via Google Account, photos can be compressed to low resolution.To avoid this, save images locally in your phone's memory.

Method 2: Change the settings of the Phone application

In MIUI 13/14, the incoming call display options are put into a separate Phone menu, which works even if Contacts doesn't have the option.

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Incoming Calls (or Display Calls in Some Firmware)
4. Find the option Inbound Call Style and select Full-screen or Large Photo.
5. Save the changes and restart the phone.

If you're in your version MIUI no Inbound Call Style, try updating the Phone app via Google Play or installing it APK-file from Xiaomi's official website, sometimes hidden options become available after updating.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If standard methods don't work, you can install an alternative call app, like Truecaller or Drupe, which offers flexible contact settings, including full-screen photos.

1. Download Truecaller from Google Play and complete the initial setup.
2. Go to Settings → Incoming Calls → Screen Style.
3. Select Full Screen (Full Screen Mode).
4. Enable the option of Show Contact Photo.
5. Install Truecaller with the default app for calling in Android settings.

The advantage of this method is that Truecaller automatically pulls up photos from social networks (like WhatsApp or Facebook) even if they are not saved in the phone book.However, note that the app requires access to contacts and call history, which can raise privacy questions.

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Before installing third-party calling apps, back up your contacts via Settings → Google → Backup, which will help restore data if new software conflicts with MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Some call customization apps (such as Zedge or Ringo) may cause delays when calling in on Redmi 10 Pro. If lags appear after installation, return the standard Phone app.

Method 4: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

This method is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights. It allows you to manually change the settings for displaying calls, but requires caution - wrong actions can lead to a system failure. If you are not sure of your skills, skip this section.

Instructions for experienced users:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/csc/others.xml and back up the file.
3. Open up. others.xml in a text editor and find a line: <CscFeature_Setting_DisplayCallPhoto>False</CscFeature_Setting_DisplayCallPhoto> Replace False with True.
4. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

After these changes, the system will force full-screen photos of contacts, even if the MIUI settings do not have this option, but after updating the firmware, the edits may reset — they will have to be repeated.

Problem Solving: Why the photo is not displayed

Even after all the settings, the contact photo may not take up the entire screen.

• 🔍 Photo is cropped at the edges: This means the system automatically adjusts the image to the screen. Try to crop the photo manually in any graphics editor (such as Snapseed or Lightroom), leaving only the center part.
• 📵 Photos not shown for unknown numbers: MIUI Full-screen display only works for saved contacts. To get around this, add a number to a phone book with a random name (for example, "Unknown 1").
• 🔄 After updating MIUI settings reset: This is standard system behavior. Reset by phone → Settings → Incoming calls or use third-party applications.
• 🖥️ Photo only appears on the lock screen: Check if Hide notifications on the home screen is activated in the privacy settings.

If none of the methods worked, a hardware problem could be the cause, such as a graphics driver being damaged after a failed update, in which case only a factory reset of the phone (remember to back up the data!) will help.

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On the Redmi 10 Pro with MIUI 14, full-screen photos when called only work stably for contacts who have a photo added manually (not through sync with Google or social networks).

Additional chips: animation and customization

If you don't want a static full-screen photo, you can add animations or even video when you call in.

1. Install the Video Call Screen app from Google Play.
2. Select a video or gif from the gallery (optimum resolution is 1080×2400 px for Redmi 10 Pro).
3. Assign it for a specific contact or for all incoming calls.
4. In the application settings, activate the Full Screen Mode option.

You can also use live wallpapers as a background for calls.

1. Download live wallpapers from Google Play (e.g. WallpapersCraft).
2. Set them through the Settings → Wallpaper → Live Wallpaper.
3. In the Phone app settings, select Transparent Background for calls (if the option is available).

These methods consume more battery, but visually look impressive.On the Redmi 10 Pro with his AMOLED-The animation screen looks particularly bright.

FAQ: Frequent questions about full-screen photos when calling