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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anan5002:
Do you enable the Google+ sync in the Account -> Google ?

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If my understanding is correct, you do not want to sync the pic with Google+, right? Then you just disable the Contact Sync in Google+ and if the user profile picture still shows the Google+ pic, then you may try clear data for Contact
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikskcas:
Correct but not exactly ;)

I never used google+ contact sync.

I basically just want to remove user profile picture but it seems it cannot be removed.

What I don't get is : why would "My contact" and "main user" have different profile picture ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scae:
I followed anan5002's instructions and was able to get a picture to show. However I use two accounts and if I enabled contact sync in the second account the user picture would always show as the second account's profile picture, while I want to use the first.

To fix this I went into Contacts -> My own Contact (the first contact listed) -> Edit (the pencil, top right). Then pressed the profile photo I wanted to use and picked 'Use This Photo'. Pressing back saved it and my profile photo changed! Presumably you could set the photo to whatever you wanted by creating a 'local profile' in your contact.

You wouldn't believe how long in the developer preview I was trying to find the settings to sort this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anan5002:
Good sharing... in my case, i still figuring out how to delete a contact since i dont find such setting in Contacts....

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What i notice when i set the picture manually, both doesnt seems like link to each other. Example, in Gmail, you email account pic will be display based on what you set for "ME" in Contact - email address should be set.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikskcas:
Thanks, that's what I thought (pictures aren't linked). I don't understand why google doesn't want us to remove picture and use the default picture.

To delete a contact : open the contact -> edit -> (three dot menu icon) -> delete.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anan5002:
Damn.... i was figuring out this since day one i flash the factory image.... Thanks alot #mikskcas :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gumbald:
My face is back! Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mad Majk:
Make sure you actually untick and then tick the Google+ account option in the 2nd step.

Worked for me, thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirtbhopal:
Go to "Contacts" > "ME Set Up My Profile" > Place a Picture & Put your name.

Done
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxamus007:
Open Contacts App -> "ME" -> Edit -> DONE!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monorailmedic:
I have a 2nd gen Moto X whic I setup from a wipe in L and it doesn't show my avatar. I tried clearing contact data and re-checking the box and I tired loading a new pic into my contact, but it still isn't there. It isn't that serious, and I'm betting it will randomly appear later, but I just don't get why it's an issue in every version since ICS.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd73ta:
I believe the picture not syncing is related to "people details" not syncing under settings-accounts. Still cant get mine to sync.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Master Cylinder:
BOOM!!:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devendra26:
Annan Sir, Still not working for me

I just did what you said

clear contacts storage and check contacts in google+

but not yet showing my profile pic on notification baar user profile.

please help. today date 1feb2015.

thankaas
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidednvoided:
Thanks an an worked like a charm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maidenboston:
at first, i was able to change the profile photo. ( i dont have google+)

then, the profile photo would not change to what i was selecting.

after thinking about it, i have been flashing nightlies, and in doing so, that

changed my SELinux mode to Enforcing (or maybe something else i was doing changed it back)

Once i changed it to Permissive, i was able to change again.

hope this helps someone else.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PDilliway:
Registered just to say thanks, this is really useful and worked perfectly.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrquicknet:
I didn't even need to do step one and it worked for me.

Thanks!!

:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkm911:
I don't like to mix my contacts with messy Google+ circles contacts. Is there any way to show my profile picture and ME in the contacts other than syncing G+ contacts?

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utini:
Same problem here, how to fix it ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noRetail:
it worked thanks man!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cluster.edge:
Thanks anan!

This is really helps ^^
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fasmatikos:
on nexus 6 with euphoria rom worked like a charm ... only with the 2nd step! (2. Open Google+ -> Settings -> Your account (under Account Settings) -> Contacts -> Keep contacts up to date)

thanx man!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafael_rz:
I was worried about this issue

Thanks to you Annan !! :D it works
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dra_mrz:
Possibly an issue with animated gif profile pictures

If after using the fix written by the OP, it might be because your profile picture from G+ is an animated gif.

I have three pictures saved to my Profile Pictures album, the current one being an animated gif. Whenever I switch to one of the other two, the Lollipop user profile picture updates without issue. Whenever I try to switch back to the animated gif, the Lollipop user profile picture clears out and goes back to the blue default.

I recall when Hangouts was first released, it had the exact same issue but was eventually fixed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @punto:
u r legend ........... worked lyk a charm....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acsakvith:
Thank you this worked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manumahesh:
After doing this it worked for me , but my contacts are behaving like mad and merged from one name to other.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karlmf:
Switched from the Droid Turbo 1 to the Droid Turbo 2 today. Couldn't remember how to make the switch. Still works. Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] softgadget:
Thank you. This worked :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erazorvl:
Thank you! Only checking the setting in G+ was enough for me to make it work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flatpedals:
Google Photos is the answer to your problem :)

Just use the Google Photos app to select and crop the user image. Android seems to like it's Google products better that QuickPic or anything else.

No Google+, no contacts messing around, as easy as that.

Works on Nexus 5, 6.0.1 Stock (32GB, ElementalX 6.0, Systemless root).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Urbadec:
This tip worked for me

Thanks anan5002, on 2016.02.02 this tip worked for me. :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peylix:
Nope.

I get to the crop stage. Crop it. Then no option to save. At all.

In fact, I cannot save ANY edits to ANY photo at all through the stock app. ONLY if the photo was JUST taken to edits actually get the option to save.

I have been trying to figure this issue out for 3 months now. No avail.

Nexus 6, 6.0.1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flatpedals:
I think it has something to do with the Google Photos app being system or not.

I had two versions of it (as listed in TiBackup) on the stock rom and I don't recall being able to crop&save my profile pic.

Then I've uninstaled the two system versions of the app, cleared dalvik, reboot and installed Google Photos from playstore as user app.

Now working with G Photos 1.14.0.114800181 on nexus 5, 6.0.1, systemless root, elementalX.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flatpedals:
I've just checked and I'm able to change it again. Google Photos 1.14.0.114800181.

I got rid of the stock, system version on Google Photos the day I got my phone. I only install latest from play store when I change my profile pic.

You should have a SAVE button somewhere in the right top corner, after cropping.

Hope it helps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilarson008:
Hopefully someone can help me. I have a stock rooted N6P on 6.0.1, and I used the trick on the first page to get my picture to sync. But now, I updated my profile picture on G+, and I cannot get the picture to update on my phone. I tried the same trick. Nothing. I tried manually setting the picture through the "ME" contact. Didn't update.

Ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ingenium13:
I'm having the same issue on the 6P. Pretty frustrating. How is something so simple still such a problem after all this time?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caesarivs:
So if I don't have the Google+ app installed I can't use my google profile pic as my user pic in android?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tasnim_tamim:
Extremely Thank you so much.... It worked

Thanked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asj0422:
Funny how this thread keeps coming back... I don't have a Google+ profile, but I manually added an image. How can I make it go back to the default (no image)?

Nexus 6p with latest N dev preview
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KiLLerQ1982:
On Nougat doesn't work. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mdsaif92:
+1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotmikhail:
Since "Google+ -> Settings -> Your account (under Account Settings) -> Contacts -> Keep contacts up to date" is no longer available, after searching through account options and other settings, I wound up downloading an old version of Google+ from apkmirror.com - old, old version, https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...1-0-100431628-414161575-android-apk-download/. I wasn't sure if it would even work. Install went fine, when opened it alerted me there was a new version on Google Play. However, I skipped that, then went to the settings, found exactly what's listed above, checked it and the profile photo issue was fixed. Then updated Google+ via Google Play the photo is still good.

...talk about a PITA...

6P

7.1.2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anan5002:
I think Google must do something to display the picture based on Google+ even if we do not install the Google+ on our mobile.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DocOnXDA:
It was a slightly bigger hassle for me. I had to revert my G+ app (Settings > Apps > Google + > tap menu at top right corner and choose "Uninstall Updates") before installing the older version, otherwise I'd get a very unhelpful " App not installed" error.

Incidentally, the option we need persists all the way up to G+ 9.5.0.x, so you can grab a newer "older" version from apkmirror.com - I'd post a link to the version I used, but I'm too n00bish to post URLs... just do a search for "Google+ 9.5.0.146149595" :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 予而不语:
god jesus that really help me out!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] counterfeit187:
For me I had to uninstall Google+ completely and restart the phone before I could install the old version... It was installed as a system app. What a hassle. Why did they remove this. ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrillMouster:
Same. Have to uninstall G+, install old version and set it up before updating it again.

The local main account in Android should automatically sync with the Google account without the G+ app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] photek1000:
Is there a known better solution to this, on Nougat, i have installed the older version of G+ and it will sync my photo, but as soon as the app updates it's back to the default blue silhouette.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rolapinou:
Same problem for me on my O+3.

I used to solve it synchronizing the contacts within the Google+ app, but the option has vanished with the new version of the G+ App.

I can't understand that move. It was a pain in the ass to have one's Google id photo displayed on a Google phone, now it's just impossible !
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackFriar:
Same, what a weird bug and oversight. I hope this is forwarded to the Android and G+ teams.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotmikhail:
On ODP3, this "fix" actually doesn't work for me anymore. Well, it does initially. Go through the same steps and it correctly links your profile, but then once G+ is updated through the Play Store the link is gone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @pulkit:
Try this.

Go to contacts app -> settings -> My info. Set your profile picture there. Voila the blue silhouette will be gone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TA123:
It works nicely. But it would be better to retain the option to sync the profiles.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @pulkit:
I rarely use Google+ so that options works for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thra1982:
Any news on this subject without using the old version of Google+?

If the picture is set manually, is it then synced to other devices?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VigneshS007:
It works great. I am using Grand 2 running Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 .

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i didnt used Google+.. Just set the picture manually in Contacts-> Menu-> Your Profile Info.

Then save it...

Done.
[ONE General] Khizar:
This a simple guide I made for the note 3. Seeing these 2 questions being asked alot here so posting it here. Will need to edit it a bit so currently it's a WIP.

NOTE- First thing you should do before flashing roms/kernels for the first time is backup EFS.

How to flash CLEAN flash roms -*This is how I flash roms(even updates of the same rom) and the method i recommend to users. It is better to take 10 mins to set your phone again rahter than wasting more time to fix issues that could have been avoided by a clean flash.

NOTE- This is a MUST when changing roms.

1. Make a nandroid backup in recovery

3. Wipe data/factory reset

4. Wipe system

5. Wipe cache

6. Wipe dalvik

7. Flash ROM

8. Flash gapps

9. Flash kernel(optional)

10. Reboot

11. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot

12. Enjoy

How to DIRTY flash roms -*This method is used by users when flashing a update of the same rom.*

NOTE- Some users follow this and some just flash the rom without wiping anything.

Note- If you flash rom that has aroma installer you will need to edit the updater script to make sure the aroma doesn't wipe system before flashing rom.

1. Make a nandroid backup in recovery

3. Wipe cache

4. Wipe dalvik

5. Flash ROM

6. Flash gapps

7. Flash AK kernel(optional)

8. Reboot

9. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot

10. Enjoy

How to SUPER CLEAN flash roms -*This is the method that I recommend to your that have weird issues, even after clean flashing.

Will be adding this method. Need to edit it a bit.

Sent From My One A0001 With AK Awesomeness To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
[ONE General] Khizar:
How to flash flash kernels -*Many users say to wipe cache/dalvik but it's useless as neither if their partitions are affected when flashing a kernel.

1. Boot into recovery*

2. Flash kernel*

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[ONE General] nicholaschum:
[MENTION=4519152]Khizar[/MENTION] welcome back man, good to see you're writing guides again. Get that RC title again!
[ONE General] Khizar:
Yeah let's hope ppl actually read and my time editing see stuff to make it for OPO isn't wasted.. These forums seem to be worse than the note 3 ones.. Man saw this guy today who apparently couldn't find the link to gapps that was posted in the OP.. SMH

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[ONE General] the Doctor:
While this is true, it's because people are too lazy to use the search feature or at least look at the stickies. But the information is out there already.

[GUIDES][Q&A]How-To Guides For Beginners + Q&A
[ONE General] Khizar:
I've seen that thread, it's pretty useful bit I wouldn't say "the information is out there already. If you read the thread his instructions are just telling users how to wipe and flash roms.

The point of my thread was, or still is, to list all the different ways to flash roms. Clean, dirty, super clean. Most new users don't know the difference.

With that being said I am not saying anything negative about the guide nor am I comparing the 2 guides. Think that I should add that, on the Internet things are usually misinterpreted.

I am simply making a bit know detailed and specify guide just for flashing roms.

Sent From My One A0001 With AK Awesomeness To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
[ONE General] daxgirl:
Amazing as usual! You're a treasure, my friend! So happy to see you back on xda!

Plus... do you really want me to tell you how we "dirty flashers" flash roms? ;) love you man, you're perfect!
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
NOTE- This is a MUST when changing roms.

1. Backup EFS -Not necessary every time you flash a ROM.

2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery -Not necessary every time you flash a ROM.

3. Wipe data/factory reset

4. Wipe system

5. Wipe cache

6. Wipe dalvik

7. Flash ROM

8. Flash gapps

9. Flash AK kernel(optional) -There are many kernels available for our device, not just AK.

10. Reboot

11. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot -Not necessary.

12. Enjoy

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[ONE General] Khizar:
Haha no comments... ?

Did you read the first few sentence of the OP? Like I said it's a WIP and I need to edit stuff.

But after seeing your edits, the only thing I agree I need to edit out is doing an EFS backup every time you flash a rom. Nandroid is a must IMO, you never know when you'll be unlucky.

As for the "there are many kernels avaliable".. It says optional next to it for a reason.

And about waiting 10 after a rom/kernel and rebooting not being necessary, from my experience it helps let the rom/kernel settle. There was a time when devs used to recommend that. I still do that and recommend it.

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[ONE General] Heisenberg:
Yeah I did read it and that's why I was putting forth my constructive criticism. The nandroid isn't an absolute must every time you flash though, if you have at least one nandroid on your phone at all times you have insurance against the unknown, whether or not you do that with every flash is purely optional (as opposed to describing it as essential, because it just isn't).

There's a reason devs don't recommend to reboot a second time after a ROM flash anymore, because it isn't essential either.

I only mentioned the kernel because it might seen as favouritism, and it's always best to remain objective in a guide thread.

I'm detecting animosity in your reply. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for having resources, I'm about to add your thread to my index thread so folks can find it easier. I'm just pointing out things that aren't actually essential every time a ROM is flashed, trying to save the user unnecessary time and effort.

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Added to OnePlus One index thread:

[INDEX] OnePlus One Resources Compilation Roll-Up

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[ONE General] Khizar:
Thanks for adding the thread to the index. :good:
[ONE General] Heisenberg:
No worries mate. All good, and well done on the thread!

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[ONE General] playya:
Nice job and I agree it was getting a little crazy in here as well with the how do I flash this rom crap. I thought this was self explanatory but it seems to be a lot of first timers in here.

I know you said your instructions are a WIP but simply remember when you are ready to put out the finished product you must think as they do the super duper noobs and try and make it as flashing for dummies as possible. They will hold on to your every letter.

I agree that a recent nandroid is needed and honestly I keep 2 at least on my phone because I have been burnt with a corrupted backup before. Also who wants to restore a rom from 2 months ago.... :good:

Nice work
[ONE General] daxgirl:
If I may I would like to make some suggestions ??? may I? And no... not as a dirty flasher... if is OK with you, I will...
[ONE General] Khizar:
Yes I think I'll try to make it simpler and more easier for new users to understand, a dummy proof version as you said. Thanks for your feedback.

Since when have you needed to ask for permission Anna..? Anyways all suggestions are welcome.

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[ONE General] daxgirl:
Well we already know that I am a polite non xda material :P

Sooooooo here we go...

1. When you wipe data in any recovery, it includes AT LEAST 3 things: a. Format data partition b. Eliminate dalvik exec files along with that (since dalvik cache sits on data partition) c. Format cache

So after wiping data, there is not reason to wipe cache and dalvik cache, since they have already been cleaned as a whistle.

2. During rom installation, new framework jars are being pushed over /system/framework. It's enough for just android.policy.jar to be replaced, the android will rebuild all dalvik upon boot (hence the "Android is upgrading. Optimizing xx app out of xxx"). All the major jars upon replacement will wipe dalvik and rebuild it. It's enough to have 1 byte of difference.

So I guess that summorizes the need for wiping dalvik cache.

3. As for wiping system. Well things are a bit more controversial here. Since any normal rom updater script has as first command "mount /system" and as second command "delete recursive /system", it seems like there is no need as well. BUT!!!

There seems to be a discussion whether formatting system (which is done when it's unmounted) the way recovery does it in "mounts and storage " is more "thorough and effective" then recursively deleting it (when it's mounted) by the updater script.

So I can see the point in formatting system! Well, a little...

Hey, don't get me wrong, I admire this guide and I think it's super helpful! I just always feel the need to set things straight with this "triple wipe" that everyone keeps recommending.

Imo, wipe data is simply enough ;) that is IF you're not a dirty flasher. ..

Now to the last part! You guys all have pretty uh the same sqlite vs in all those aosp/cm/aokp roms.

All I am saying: sometimes you can try to flash without wipe, if there is a problem, which in most cases there won't be, some individual data/data databases can be deleted and rebuilt. Maybe we should write a guide on dirty flashing ;) I am certainly good at THAT ;)
[ONE General] Khizar:
1. I get what you're saying with the wiping being a little excessive, again this comes down to experience. My guide is made from what I have personally experienced.

Factory reset does wipe cache and dalvik but I am a believer in "better safe than sorry". Same thing with wiping system even though, like you said, most updater scripts wipe system. Also the bigger reason WHY I am firm in saying atleast wipe data and system is cuz I have noticed in sometimes that when I wipe system as opposed to only wiping data, the experience is better so I have come to the conclusion that the recoveries manual wiping options are to be trusted more.

2. You're right about the dirty flashing, you'll be happy to hear I've been flashing dirty since I got the phone. Now dirty flashing different roms is a bit tricky but I have had success, however even if it gets messy I always have a backup.

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[ONE General] Criton30:
I can not understand this step? After the first reboot the new OS booted UP, you must set in and installing the Google APPS update if it available. After the first bootup, why should the users rebooting the device?