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How to Set or Change Your Profile Picture

You can update your profile picture at any time to personalize your account.

Mixin Messenger allows you to take a new photo or choose one from your photo gallery.


Set or Change Profile Picture


  1. Open Mixin Messenger
  2. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner
  3. Go to Profile → Change Avatar
  4. Choose one of the following options:
  • Change Profile Photo with Camera: Take a new photo using your device camera
  • Change Profile Photo with Library: Choose an existing photo from your gallery


Set an NFT as Your Avatar


If you’ve purchased NFTs in Mixin, you can set one of them as your avatar:


  1. Open Mixin Messenger → More (bottom navigation bar)
  2. Tap Collectibles
  3. Select the NFT you want to set as your avatar
  4. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner
  5. Choose Set as Avatar from the menu



FAQ


1. Why do others still see my old profile picture after I changed it?

Mixin does not automatically refresh profile pictures.

Other users will see your updated avatar only when they tap on your profile picture or username.


2. Why can’t I take a photo with my camera?

Check your system settings to ensure Mixin has permission to access your device’s camera.


3. Why can’t I see photos in my gallery or all of my photos?

Check your system settings to confirm Mixin has permission to access your photo gallery or all photos.

Updated on: 13/10/2025