Hangouts app: change profile picture - does it work?
You can also change your Google profile picture directly in the Hangouts app. We explain in our instructions how this works on iPhone and Android smartphone. With the iOS version, however, you should have a little patience.
Change Hangouts profile picture on Android
You can use the Hangouts app on Android and iOS. How to change the picture on Android:
- Tap the menu button on your smartphone and select "Settings".
- Then call up your email address.
- Now tap on "Profile Photo".
- At this point you can now choose between "take a photo" and "select a photo".
- Your change is then saved.
Hidden on iOS: Change photo in the Hangouts app
- Tap your little profile picture in the top bar of the app.
- The profile picture enlarges and a gear icon appears next to it. Touch the icon.
- In the "Settings", tap again on your profile picture or your name.
- Your profile now opens, the next gear icon is already on the top right. Tap this icon again.
- Now choose "Edit Profile Picture"> "Change Photo".
- Again, you can choose between "take a photo" and "select a photo".
With the Hangouts app, you can be reached by all your friends on Google+. If you want to remain undisturbed, you can also log out of the app.