How can I change Apple ID profile picture on iPad?

I'm trying to change my daughters Apple ID profile picture (on her iPad) but it doesn't work.


It seems the problem is iCloud.com itself. When I try to change it there, it does not work. It always remains the standard two-letter logo.


  • I already changed the profile picture in her contacts,
  • Added her Apple ID to my Mac. Changed profile picture there, ...


All of this works, but it seems to be a local change. Non of this syncs to the actual Apple ID.


For example when I add my other daughters Apple ID to my Mac it automatically syncs her profile picture and it does so across all devices.


Anyone has the solution?


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iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Apr 13, 2025 11:42 AM

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Apr 14, 2025 5:23 PM in response to M14M

Re: I'm trying to change my daughters Apple ID profile picture (on her iPad) but it doesn't work


"It seems the problem is iCloud.com itself. When I try to change it there, it does not work.

It always remains the standard two-letter logo."


Wondering if the method used below is the way you tried to make the change.

Change your Apple Account photo on iCloud.com - Apple Support

Eg: says:

Go to icloud.com/settings, then sign in to your Apple Account (if necessary).


  1. Tip: If you’re already on iCloud.com, you can also click your Apple Account photo or in the top-right corner of the window, then click iCloud Settings.
  2. Click Change Apple Account Photo, then do one of the following:
    • Drag an image file onto the photo.
    • Click “Browse your device for a new image”, then follow the onscreen instructions.

3. Click Save."


If this method is not working for you, please let Apple know: Feedback - iCloud - Apple

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Apr 17, 2025 5:19 PM in response to onnsambathveasna

Thank you : This discussion thread is about: Apple ID profile picture on iPad

As yours is a different issue, please post your new question using the "Ask the Community" link at the top of discussion pages, so the community gets the opportunity to reply.

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Apr 15, 2025 1:10 AM in response to brbo

Hi brbo


Thanks for your support and time!


I found the solution: screen time was on with limitations. Although I disabled all privacy and restrictions, it still didn't work. However I forgot to allow her Apple ID to make changes to her contacts. This is a separate limitation found under "communication limits". Since I read about contacts influencing Apple ID settings ... And yes this was it! With this limitation disabled, I could change her Apple ID profile picture like you mentioned.



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