How to change your avatar on iPhone (Apple Account and contact photo)
Your iPhone has two avatars: the Apple Account picture at the top of Settings and the contact photo others see. Here is how to change both.
The fix
Change your Apple Account avatar
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Open Settings and tap your name at the top.
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Tap your current picture.
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Pick a new avatar.
Choose a photo from your library, take a new one, or pick a Memoji, emoji or monogram.
- 4
Adjust it, then tap Done.
The fix
Change your Contact Photo and Poster
This is what others see on their screen when you call or message them.
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Open the Contacts app and tap My Card at the top.
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Tap Contact Photo & Poster.
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Tap Edit, then Create New or swipe to an existing design.
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Choose Camera, Photos, Memoji or Monogram and customize it.
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Tap Done, then choose whether to use it as your Apple Account photo too.
Frequently asked questions
Why hasn’t my new avatar shown up on my other devices?
Changes sync through iCloud and can take a little while. Make sure you are signed in with the same Apple Account and connected to the internet on each device.
Who sees my Contact Photo and Poster?
People you call or message on iPhone can see them. In the Contacts app, under Name & Photo Sharing, choose whether to share automatically with contacts only or to be asked each time.
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