Unable to update login screen picture on MacBook Pro despite changing contact card

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JCtech2025 Author

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Unable to update login screen picture on MacBook Pro despite changing contact card

Hi Forum,

I posted a while back about changing the little round icon on the login screen on Mac to something from the internet. I was able to added it to the photos app on my Mac. If I look at my apple account it shows the picture. I changed the picture on my contact card, and even after that when I go to lock the screen, I still see the previous picture which was the earth. Not sure what I'm missing? Hopefully I explained that ok.

Thanks,

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Original Title: Picture at login screen

Posted on Oct 14, 2025 3:00 PM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Oct 31, 2025 11:28 AM in response to JCtech2025

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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Answer 2

JCtech2025 Author

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Oct 30, 2025 10:40 AM in response to JCtech2025

Hi All,

Is there another setting on Mac to change this?

Thanks,

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