Simple Steps to Set an Avatar on an iPhone

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A step-by-step guide to use Memoji on your iPhone and make it your profile picture
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This wikiHow will teach you how to set up your iMessage profile in Messages so that you can have a custom display name, photos, or Memoji.

Things You Should Know

  • Open Messages and tap the three-dot menu icon.
  • Tap "Edit Name and Photo."
  • Enter your name, then pick a photo.

Steps

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    This app icon looks like a speech bubble on a green background that you can find on one of your Home screens or in the Dock.
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    You'll see this in the upper right corner of your screen.
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    It's usually the middle option in the menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen.
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    This is usually the first option at the bottom of your screen.
    • If you've already set this up, your screen will look a little different.
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    You can fill out both fields to show a first and last name, or you can leave one blank.
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    Scroll through the preselected display photo options and leave the one you like in the center of your screen.
    • If you've already set this up, tap Edit under the displayed photo to change it.
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    Once you have your desired profile photo selected and your display name entered, tap Continue to finish this process.
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    A window will pop-up, telling you that this info will be used everywhere, including Apple ID and My Card in Contacts.
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    If you select "Always Ask," your phone will prompt you for permission before sending your contact information, but with "Contacts Only," your information will automatically share with contacts.
    • You can also find this option in Settings > Messages .
    • You can also disable this feature by tapping the three-dots menu then tapping Edit Name and Photo and switch off "Name and Photo Sharing." [1]
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      1. ↑ https://www.macworld.com/article/3434065/ios-13-how-to-to-customize-your-imessage-profile.html

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