Modern smartphones of the brand Honorworking on the operating system Android with a shell MagicOS (previously EMUI), offer users extensive personalization options. One of the most requested features is setting unique images for incoming calls so you can immediately see who is calling. However, standard settings often crop the photo to a small circle in the center of the screen, which does not suit many.
In this material we will look in detail at how to bypass system restrictions and set photo to full screen when there is an incoming call. You will learn about the built-in editing tools, features of working with different firmware versions and ways to use third-party software to achieve the ideal visual effect.
The setup process may vary depending on the specific model of your device, be it Honor 90, Honor Magic 5 or older series. However, the general principles of working with contacts and the gallery remain similar, allowing you to adapt the instructions to any device in the brand’s ecosystem.
Image preparation and file requirements
Before you begin setting up a contact, you must correctly prepare the source file. The standard smartphone gallery Honor tries to automatically crop the image to fit the round or oval shape of the avatar. If you want the picture to occupy the entire display, the source must have a high resolution and the correct orientation.
It is recommended to use photos in vertical format (portrait orientation), since this is how we usually hold the phone during a call. Horizontal photos when stretched to fill the entire screen may look unnatural or be heavily cropped at the edges. The optimal resolution should match or exceed the screen resolution of your smartphone.
Pay attention to file formats. The system Android works without problems with common formats JPG and PNG. However, if you plan to use “live wallpapers” or animated images, the standard contact editor may not support them, and you will need to install specialized applications, which we will discuss below.
- 📸 Use high-resolution photos (minimum 1080x1920 pixels) for clear pictures.
- 🖼️ Choose vertical orientation of the image to completely fill the screen.
- 💾 Make sure that the file is saved in JPG or PNG format for maximum compatibility.
⚠️ Attention: If the image is too “heavy” (weighs more than 10-15 MB), the system may take a long time to process it when loading a contact or even refuse to set it to the call.
Before installing a photo, open it in the gallery and make sure that important details (faces, objects) are not too close to the edges of the frame, since the call interface may overlap the bottom of the screen with answer buttons.
The standard installation method is through the Contacts application
The simplest and most reliable method is to use the built-in application Contact. This method does not require installation of additional software and works stably on all versions MagicOS. The algorithm of actions is intuitive, but has its own nuances depending on the version of the interface.
First, open the application Contact or go to the appropriate tab in the application Phone. Find the desired number in the list whose entry you want to edit. Click on the caller's name to open the contact card and select the button Edit (usually a pencil icon).
In edit mode, you will see a camera icon or an empty circle at the top of the screen. Click on it. The system will prompt you to select the image source: take a new photo or select from Galleries. After selecting a picture, a built-in editor will open where you can crop the image.
☑️ Photo installation algorithm
Unfortunately, the standard editor often limits the selection area to a circle. To maximize the image area, try to space the selection frames as far apart as possible. After confirming your choice, do not forget to press the button Save, otherwise the changes will not be applied.
Setting through the Gallery application and Contacts Menu
An alternative way, which sometimes provides more options for previewing, is to start the process from the application Gallery. This method is convenient if you first want to carefully process the image, and only then link it to a specific person.
Open the desired photo in the gallery. Click on the menu (three dots in the corner) or the Morebutton. In the drop-down list, find the item Set to contact or Assign to contact. The system will automatically redirect you to the list of your entries.
Select a subscriber from the list. It is important to note here that some versions of the shell Honor allow you to select the installation type: Contact photo or Photo when calling. If there is such a choice, be sure to specify the second option so that the image is displayed during an incoming call, and not just in the phone book.
| Action | Where performed | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Photo selection | Gallery / Contacts | Access to all albums |
| Cropping | Built-in editor | Often limited to a circle |
| Saving | Contact card | Requires manual confirmation |
| View | Screen call | Depends on the design theme |
Why may the photo not be saved?
Sometimes the system does not save the photo if a special ringtone is already set in the contact or if synchronization with a Google account is currently active and blocks local changes. Try temporarily disabling contact synchronization.
Using third-party applications for full screen
If standard tools Honor persistently crop the photo to a small circle, third-party applications from the store come to the rescue. Google Play. They are specially designed to display the caller's image on full screen, ignoring system restrictions.
One of the most popular solutions is an application Callscreen or analogues like Full Screen Caller ID. After installing such software, you will need to grant it permissions to access contacts, phone and device memory. Without these rights, the application will not be able to intercept calls and show your pictures.
In the settings of such apps, you can select specific contacts for which full-screen mode will be active, or apply the setting to all incoming calls. You can upload photos directly from the app using built-in cropping tools, which are often more flexible than system ones.
It is important to understand that the use of third-party dialers or overlays may affect response time when answering a call. Some users note a slight delay between the appearance of the call screen and the ability to swipe to answer.
- 📱 Download an application like Full Screen Caller ID from the Play Market.
- 🔐 Grant all requested permissions for it to work correctly.
- ⚙️ Set up photo display in the application for all or selected contacts.
⚠️ Attention: When installing applications for a full-screen call, the system may issue a warning that the application may overlap other windows. This is standard Android protection, confirm the permission in your phone settings.
Solving problems with cropping and synchronization
A common problem for owners Honor is a situation where a photo is installed, but when calling, only its central part is displayed, and the edges are hidden by a black background. This is due to how the system interprets contact photo. In new versions MagicOS priority is given to a neat (round) avatar.
To try to fix this without third-party apps, try the following trick: when cropping a photo in the contact editor, zoom in as much as possible so that it fills the entire available circle, even if part of the head or shoulders is outside the frame. When stretching to the call screen, the system can use a larger source file.
Another nuance is synchronization with cloud services. If your contacts are synchronized with Google Contacts or account Honor Cloud, the locally installed photo may be replaced with a standard placeholder or a photo from the cloud that has a different resolution.
In this case, it is recommended to upload the desired image directly to the contact's profile in web version of Google Contacts or in the Honor cloud. This will ensure correct display on all devices linked to your account and will reduce the likelihood of file version conflicts.
If a photo is constantly reset or cropped, the problem most often lies in a synchronization conflict with the cloud account, and not in the image file itself.
Features of working on different versions of MagicOS and EMUI
The interface of smartphones Honor has undergone significant changes in recent years. Devices based on EMUI 10/11 (old models before the separation from Huawei) and new devices based on MagicOS 7/8 have differences in the logic of the phone book.
On older versions of the firmware there was often an explicit “Photo on call” setting, which was different from “Photo in Contact”. In new versions MagicOS these concepts are often combined, and the system itself decides how to display the picture based on the design theme. Changing the theme to the standard one can return the full screen feature.
It is also worth considering that some custom themes downloaded from the store Themescan force a change in the incoming call interface, ignoring your photo settings. If you cannot achieve the desired result, try temporarily switching to the standard system theme.
⚠️ Attention: The interface and menu names may vary slightly depending on the specific phone model and regional firmware version. If you do not find the indicated button, look for an icon with a similar meaning.
The influence of design themes
Themes from third-party developers often block the ability to install your photos on the call, replacing them with standard theme icons. To check, reset the theme to “Standard” in the lock screen and desktop settings.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why is it still displayed as a small circle after installing a photo?
This is a limitation of the current theme or MagicOS shell version. The system prioritizes round avatars for a consistent interface. Try changing the theme to the standard one or use the Full Screen Caller ID application to bypass this limitation.
Is it possible to set a video instead of a photo for a call?
You cannot set a video for an incoming call using standard Android and Honor tools. This requires special applications from the Play Market, for example, Video Caller ID, which play a video file when a call comes in.
How to delete an installed photo and return the standard icon?
Go to the contact card, click “Edit”, then click on the photo itself. Select the "Delete Photo" option or the trash can icon. After saving the changes, the contact will be displayed with the letter of the name or a standard silhouette icon.
Does setting a photo to full screen affect the speed of the phone?
No, a static image does not have a noticeable effect on performance or battery drain rate. The load on the processor is minimal. Problems can only arise when using “live” video wallpaper for a call through third-party applications.