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pennybma
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Unable to change iPhone account photo in Settings

I’m on a iPhone 17 pro max. How do I change photo on my iPhone account in my settings on my phone. I’m not talking about photo on iCloud. That one is correct. The photo on my phone will not save.

Posted on Sep 20, 2026 3:22 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 20, 2026 1:25 PM in response to pennybma

Hi there


Please try this

Check Contacts "My Card": Your local device often pulls the profile image directly from your personal contact card rather than iCloud's server profile.

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. Tap My Card at the very top of the list.
  3. Tap Edit in the top right, then tap Edit under your photo to change and save it locally. [1]

Force Restart Your iPhone: A quick reboot clears temporary system glitches preventing local image persistence. Press and quickly release Volume Up, press and quickly release Volume Down, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361077