Simple Steps to edit your profile picture in Google Play Games

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Learn how to change your Google Play Games profile photo on an Android phone or tablet
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Google Play Games is an online gaming service for Android phones. You can create your own Gamer ID and profile to enhance your gaming fun. This allows you to sign into new games and save your game settings and achievements. This wikiHow will help you change your profile picture for Google Play Games.

Things You Should Know

  • Tap your profile icon in Google Play.
  • Tap the grey pencil icon.
  • Tap the new profile picture that you want to use.

Steps

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    The “ Play Games ” icon looks like a "game controller" icon on a green triangle. Use the Search apps feature to quickly find it.
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    This will open your Play Games profile.
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    When you tap on it, the profile editor tab will appear on your screen. If you have multiple Google accounts, tap on your email address to switch to the right one.
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    Unfortunately, you can't add custom images from your device.
    • If you want to change your Gamer ID, just tap on your current ID and create a new one.
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    In order to save your changes, you need to hit the Save button from the Edit Your Profile section.
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    When you are done, you will see the “ Your profile has been successfully updated ” message at the bottom of the screen. That's it! [1]
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    Can I get custom pictures?
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    No, you cannot. They have about 20 or so avatars to choose from. The best that you could probably do is to have one that you think 'resembles' you.
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2954594

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