How to take a full-screen contact photo when calling Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T

You are tired of a small photo of contact when calling on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T? Want a caller photo to take up the entire screen like a commercial?This feature not only makes the smartphone interface more visually appealing, but also makes it easier to identify the caller - especially when the phone is lying on the table or you are in a noisy place.

Unlike Xiaomi’s flagship models, where full-screen call mode is activated by default, on the budget Redmi Note. 8T (Released in 2019, this option is often hidden in the depths of settings or requires additional manipulation. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to enable the function - from standard settings to standard settings. MIUI Before using third-party apps, you will also learn why photos may not appear at all and how to fix them.

Important: The instructions are relevant to MIUI 12–14 (inclusive) supported on the Redmi Note 8T. If your firmware is older or newer, some menu items may be different – we will warn you about this in advance.

Why is the contact photo not displayed on the full screen by default?

Xiaomi deliberately limits the functionality of full-screen calls on budget models for several reasons:

• 📱 Performance optimization: Large image rendering requires more Snapdragon 665 processor resources, which can lead to lags on weak devices.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Full screen lighting consumes up to 15-20% more power than a standard interface.
• 🎨 Design constraints: in MIUI For budget smartphones, the emphasis is on functionality, not visual “chips».
• 🔄 Operator shell compatibility: some customized versions MIUI (For example, from MTS or Beeline, block this function.

Also on the Redmi Note. 8T There's a problem that often happens when you don't show a photo of the contact at all, either in full screen or standard mode:

• 📁 Lack of a linked image to a contact in the phone book.
• 🔄 Sync with Google contacts, where photos may not load due to slow Internet.
• 🚫 The limitations of the Phone app, which by default hides a photo for unknown numbers.

Method 1: Enable through standard MIUI settings

The most reliable method is to activate full-screen mode through the settings menu. MIUI (without operator shells and does not require superuser rights:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Incoming Calls (or Call Settings depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Find Full-screen mode (may be called full-screen image display).
5. Activate the switch and save the changes.

If the full screen mode is not on the menu, then your version MIUI In this case, go to Method 2 or Method 3.

Make sure the contact has a saved photo.|Check the version. MIUI in settings (Settings) → The phone)|Turn off the energy-saving mode.|Close all background applications-->

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware may miss the Reject Call button after full screen is turned on. To return it, go to Settings. → Special facilities → Element size and reduce the interface to 80%.

Method 2: Using the topics MIUI forced fullscreen

If standard settings don't work, you can trick the system with customized themes, and this method works because some of the themes are not the same. MIUI They force the call interface to stretch. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search bar, enter a request: fullscreen call or full screen call.
3. Choose one of the themes with a tag. [FullScreen] in the title (e.g., Miui) 12 FullScreen Call).
4. Click Apply and confirm installation.
5. Reboot your phone to make the changes take effect.

The advantage of this is that it doesn't require root rights and is reversible: if you don't like the topic, you can delete it at any time.

• 🔄 Themes may conflict with system fonts, which will lead to overlaying text on the photo.
• 🎨 Some themes change the color scheme of the entire interface, not just the call screen.
• 📱 After updating MIUI The topic may be reset to standard.

Method 3: Third-Party Apps for Full-screen Calls

If the first two methods didn't work, there's an alternative call app that replaces the standard dialer completely and offers advanced customization options, including full-screen photo display. 8T:

To install one of these applications:

1. Download it from Google Play Market (links above are clickable).
2. At the first start, give access to Contacts and Phone.
3. Go to the app settings and find the Incoming Calls (or Call Screen) section.
4. Activate Fullscreen photo or Maximize caller ID.
5. Make the application a default dialer in Android settings (Settings) → Annexes → By default. → Phone).

⚠️ Note: Some functions are disabled when using third-party dialers MIUI, You can also have problems with the display of call history in the standard Phone app, such as integration with Mi Account and quick gestures during a call».

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Before installing a third-party dialer, back up your contacts through Settings → Google → Backup. This will help you recover data if the application starts to conflict with the system.

Solution: Why is the photo not displayed even after setting up?

You've turned on full screen mode, but still no photo of the contact?-5 causes and solutions:

1. Photo of contact not saved or damaged

MIUI It does not display a photo if:

• 🖼️ The image is too high resolution (optimally: 500×500 px).
• 📎 Photo is attached to the contact via Google Contacts, but not synced.
• 🔄 Contact is duplicated and the photo is saved in only one copy.

Solution: Open contact → press edit → delete the current photo and upload a new one (preferably in format) JPEG).

Conflict with energy-saving regime

The function of Ultra energy saving in MIUI It blocks the uploading of photos during calls:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Turn off Ultra saving or add the Phone app to exceptions.
3. Reboot the phone.

3. Phone app cache error

Sometimes the dialer cache gets damaged, which causes the display to fail.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone and select the Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Cache (Do not delete data!).

4. Limitations of the telecom operator

Some operators (e.g. Tele2 or Iota) install their shells on the MIUI, They block the customization of calls:

• 📱 Install global firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI Global 14 via Fastboot.
• 🔧 Use it. ADB-commands to disable operator services (requires PC).

5. Hardware screen limitations

On the Redmi Note. 8T s IPS-screen (permission) 2340×1080) Sometimes there's a bug when the photo is cut off at the edges, and it's because the graphics driver is not working properly:

• 🔄 Switch the screen resolution to 720p in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times to unlock).
• 📏 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) and enable Force fullscreen option.

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If none of these methods worked, check to see if your phone has customized firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) that often disables full-screen calls at the kernel level.

Additional settings: how to improve the display of photos

You've achieved full screen mode, but the photo looks blurry or ugly cropped? Here's how to optimize its display:

1. Customization of photo cropping

MIUI By default, it crops the contact photo in the center, which can result in the loss of important details (such as a face) to change the display area:

1. Open the contact and click Edit.
2. Slip on the photo and select Change.
3. Use gestures to zoom in and move the image.
4. Save the changes.

2. Color and contrast optimization

Nana IPS-Redmi Note screen 8T They may look faded. Improving them will help:

• 🎨 Enabling Saturated Colours Mode in Settings → Screen.
• 🌞 Increased brightness to 80–90% during call (automatically via Adaptive Brightness).
• 🖼️ Use high contrast photos (avoid light backgrounds).

3. Animation on incoming call

To make the call screen look more dynamic, activate the animation:

1. Go to Settings → Design → System animation.
2. Choose the style of Smooth or Accelerated.
3. Return to the call settings and enable incoming call animation.

4. Vibration and sound adjustment

Full-screen mode works well with customized vibration. Create a unique pattern:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration when calling.
2. Choose to create a vibration and record your rhythm.
3. Assign it to a specific contact in his card.

Security: Risks of using third-party dialers

Before installing alternative calling apps, assess potential threats:

• 🔓 Access to contacts and call history: most dialers require permission to read/change contacts, which can lead to data leakage.
• 📡 Transferring data to servers: Apps like Truecaller upload your phone book to their servers to “improve service».
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption: Third-party dialer background processes can reduce battery life by 10–25%.
• 🛠️ Conflicts with MIUI: There may be failures in standard functions (for example, Recording conversations or Quick Answers).

How to minimize the risks:

• 🔒 Install dialers only from Google Play with a rating above 4.5.
• 📋 Before installing, check the application's privacy policy.
• 🔄 Clean the dialer cache regularly in Android settings.
• 🛡️ Use Mi Security to scan your application for viruses.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi Note 8T To work with sensitive data (e.g., corporate contacts), avoid third-party dialers. Instead, try Method 1 or Method 2 of this article.

FAQ: Frequent questions about full-screen calls on Redmi Note 8T