3 Ways to Fix Profile Picture Not Updating on iPhone

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Re-Add Your Profile Photo in Contacts and Apple ID Settings

If your iPhone fails to show your profile picture, you can update it by re-adding it in native iOS applications such as Contacts and Apple ID settings.

Step 1:Open theContactsapp and select yourcontact cardbelow the search bar.

Step 2:TapEditat the top right corner > selectAdd Photo.

Step 3:SelectPhotos> pick and reposition your desired photo, and tapDoneat the top right to save changes.

Step 4:Next, selectContinue> tapDoneat the top right to apply the profile picture to your contact.

Step 5:Finally, open theSettingsapp > select yourApple ID> and tap theaccount image.

Step 6:SelectPhotos> pick and reposition your preferred photo > tapDoneat the top right to apply changes.

Fix 2: Disable and Enable Name and Photo Sharing in Messages Settings

Existing issues with the Name andPhoto Sharingfeature of the Messages app may cause difficulties in viewing your profile picture. Disable and enable the feature manually to refresh it.

Step 1:Open iPhonesettings> selectMessages> tapShare Name and Photo.

Step 2:Toggle offName & Photo Sharing> wait a few seconds > turn it back on.

Fix 3: Reset Network Settings

Lastly, reset all network settings on your iPhone to delete incorrect network configurations that can cause issues fetching your profile picture from Apple servers.

Step 1:SelectGeneralunder iPhone settings > tapTransfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2:TapReset> selectReset Network Settings. When prompted, enter your devicepasscodeto confirm the action.

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Last updated on 11 July, 2024

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