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Do you want to assign a picture to a contact on your Android phone? Are you finding it difficult to do so?
Steps
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1Open "Contacts."
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2Search and select the contact for whom you want to assign a photo.Advertisement
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3Edit the contact. Tap on the empty area present above the contact details, or just select "Edit Contact."
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4Select either "Take photo" or "Choose photo from Gallery." This option depends on your choice. Yes, it is that simple! You can now assign photos to your other contacts by following the same method.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionI've done all the steps, but my photos disappear after about an hour. What do I do?Community AnswerClick on "Add contact" or "Edit contact." Click on the circle with the "+" and it should say "Choose photo" or "Take photo." Either of these options will take you back to the contact in editing mode. Click "Save" (top right corner). It should stay!
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