Seems that there is a widespread problem with people and their twitter profile/background pictures. Now, I have NO idea if this will work in all cases, but I feel like it is important information to share in case it helps some people. I just spent about half an hour digging back through the “Known Issues”/reports on help.twitter.com because the reports are pushing this info far into the depths of obscurity so I could bring you the original source, as I don’t want to take credit for the fix, I just want to pass along how I got it sorted out.
If you changed your photo and it seems to keep saying “good picture” but nothing changes, try this:
[via @biggesthits]
WORKAROUND that fixed things for me. Found through a whole lot of experimentation and cursing.
- Upload your pic
- After it tells you ‘Nice pic’ or whatever, click on Home .
- Now click on Settings
- In the Account tab, change the text in any box to something else, and Save .
- Click on Home . If you were missing a Profile pic, it should be there now. You’re done. If you were missing a Background, continue to 6.
- Click on Design , and choose Change Background Image .
- Click on Don’t Use Background Image .
- The box to the left of that should now show your pic. Click on it and it will take its rightful place on your page. Save . You’re done.
I’ve tried eliminating steps in the procedure to find something shorter and simpler, but this is the only combination I’ve found that works reliably every time (for me). Your mileage may vary.
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Hopefully your picture will now show up, see if it does. If it worked, you can then go back and edit whatever you might have changed to put it back the way you wanted it.
It worked for me when I had the problem, I think it is worth a try for others now, it isn’t like any harm is going to come of it.
Good luck!
