Changing your Facebook profile picture to a photo from your camera roll is an easy process that can be done right from the Facebook mobile app on your iPhone or Android device. Here are the steps to change your profile picture to a photo from your camera roll:
Open the Facebook App
First, open up the Facebook app on your mobile device. You’ll need to make sure you’re logged into your Facebook account in order to change your profile picture.
Go to Your Profile
Once you have the Facebook app open, tap on the menu icon in the top right corner (the three horizontal lines). This will open up the side menu. From here, choose “Profile” to go to your profile page.
Tap Profile Picture
With your profile page open, tap on your current profile picture. This will bring up options to change your photo.
Choose “Update Profile Picture”
You should now see options for taking a new photo with your camera or choosing a photo from your camera roll. Tap on “Choose from Library” or “Camera Roll” (wording depends on if you’re on iPhone or Android).
Select a Photo
You’ll now be brought to your photos where you can browse and select a new photo to use as your Facebook profile picture. Choose the photo you want to use from your camera roll.
Crop the Photo
Once you’ve selected your new profile photo, you’ll be brought to a screen where you can zoom and crop the picture how you like it to appear as your profile photo.
Save Changes
After you’ve cropped and selected the portion of the photo you want to use, tap “Choose” or “Save Changes” to set the photo as your new Facebook profile picture.
Confirm the New Profile Picture
Facebook will save your new profile picture and you should see it updated immediately when you view your profile! You can tap on your profile picture again at any time to change it to a different photo from your camera roll.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips in case you run into any issues changing your Facebook profile photo from your camera roll:
Make Sure Facebook Has Access to Your Photos
Check that Facebook has permissions to access your device’s photos in your device settings. If not, you’ll need to grant access.
Confirm You’re Using the Mobile App
The option to choose a profile photo from your camera roll is only available on the Facebook mobile app, not the desktop website. Make sure you’re trying to change your profile photo through the Facebook app on your iPhone, Android, or other mobile device.
Double Check Your Camera Roll
Make sure the photo you want to use is actually saved in your camera roll. Sometimes photos get deleted or lost, so double check your camera roll has the picture you want.
Try Restarting the Facebook App
If you’re having issues accessing your camera roll on Facebook, try force quitting out of the Facebook app and restarting it. This refreshes the app and should load the camera roll options properly.
Update the Facebook App
An outdated version of the Facebook app could cause issues with changing your profile photo. Check the App Store or Google Play Store for any Facebook app updates and install the newest version.
Use the Desktop Website as a Workaround
If your mobile Facebook app continues having problems, try uploading your new profile photo through the desktop website as a workaround. You can save any photo from your computer to your profile that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about changing your Facebook profile picture using your camera roll:
Does the photo need to be a certain size?
No, Facebook will crop and resize the photo automatically to fit the profile picture dimensions.
Can I edit the photo before uploading?
Yes! When you select the photo from your camera roll, you’ll have the option to zoom, pan, and rotate the picture before confirming the change.
Does Facebook compress photo quality?
Facebook may compress photos slightly to reduce file size, but any changes to quality should be minor and not very noticeable.
Can I still change my profile photo on desktop?
Yes, you can change your profile picture by uploading a photo through Facebook on a computer browser if preferred.
Is there a limit on changes?
No, you can change your Facebook profile photo as often as you like with no limits.
Conclusion
Changing your profile picture to a photo from your camera roll only takes a few taps within the Facebook mobile app. Make sure Facebook has access to your device’s photos, pick your favorite snapshot, crop/edit the picture as desired, and save the changes. With the new photo now set as your profile picture, you’ll be able to share your latest look with all your Facebook friends and family.