How to Delete a Profile Picture on Facebook on Android
Open the Facebook app on your Android., Tap the three horizontal lines icon., Tap your name at the top of the menu., Scroll down and tap the PHOTOS tab., Swipe left on your screen until the ALBUMS tab., Tap on the Profile Pictures album., Tap the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your Android.
The Facebook icon looks like a white "f" in a blue box on your Apps list.
Facebook will open up to your News Feed.
If you're not automatically signed into Facebook on your device, enter your email or phone and your password to log in.
If Facebook opens up to a profile page or photo, tap the back button to go back to your News Feed. -
Step 2: Tap the three horizontal lines icon.
It's in the upper-right corner of your screen.
This button will open your navigation menu., It will open your profile page., It's located between ABOUT and FRIENDS below your name and profile information., This tab will show you a list of all your photo albums, including Timeline Photos, Mobile Uploads, Profile Pictures, and custom albums., This album will show you a grid of all the images you've used as your profile picture in the past.
Your current profile picture will be at the top of your screen., Find the profile picture you want to delete in the album grid, and tap on it to open it in full-screen., It's in the upper-right corner of your screen.
This button will open a drop-down menu with options to edit, delete, save, or share your picture.
If you don't see this button on your screen, tap the menu button on your Android device.
It will open the same drop-down menu. , This option will remove this picture from your profile.
You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window., It's written in blue letters in the lower-right corner. it will permanently delete this picture and remove it from your profile. -
Step 3: Tap your name at the top of the menu.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap the PHOTOS tab.
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Step 5: Swipe left on your screen until the ALBUMS tab.
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Step 6: Tap on the Profile Pictures album.
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Step 7: Tap the picture you want to delete.
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Step 8: Tap the three vertical dots icon.
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Step 9: Tap Delete photo on the menu.
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Step 10: Tap DELETE in the pop-up window.
Detailed Guide
The Facebook icon looks like a white "f" in a blue box on your Apps list.
Facebook will open up to your News Feed.
If you're not automatically signed into Facebook on your device, enter your email or phone and your password to log in.
If Facebook opens up to a profile page or photo, tap the back button to go back to your News Feed.
It's in the upper-right corner of your screen.
This button will open your navigation menu., It will open your profile page., It's located between ABOUT and FRIENDS below your name and profile information., This tab will show you a list of all your photo albums, including Timeline Photos, Mobile Uploads, Profile Pictures, and custom albums., This album will show you a grid of all the images you've used as your profile picture in the past.
Your current profile picture will be at the top of your screen., Find the profile picture you want to delete in the album grid, and tap on it to open it in full-screen., It's in the upper-right corner of your screen.
This button will open a drop-down menu with options to edit, delete, save, or share your picture.
If you don't see this button on your screen, tap the menu button on your Android device.
It will open the same drop-down menu. , This option will remove this picture from your profile.
You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up window., It's written in blue letters in the lower-right corner. it will permanently delete this picture and remove it from your profile.
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