When a stock image displays over the TikTok profile picture, it means that the account is inactive. If you are a TikTok business user, then this can lead to a loss of engagements on your profile.

  1. Delete your TikTok account
  2. Change your profile picture to a different one
  3. Reset your TikTok account

Methods to Change PFP on TikTok

Check the TikTok Servers

TikTok is a social media platform where users can post and share videos. Sometimes, the servers of TikTok might be down, which means that users won’t be able to see the update in their profile picture.

How to delete your TikTok account:

  1. Open the TikTok app on your phone.
  2. Tap on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Select “Settings.”
  4. Under “Account,” tap on “Delete Account.”
  5. Enter your password if you have one and tap on “OK.”
  6. Your account will be deleted, and you’ll be prompted to log in again if you want to continue using TikTok features like Stories or Live videos. ..

We recommend you to visit a website like Downdetector.com, which shows a graph (like the picture below) of server status. This will help you to confirm if the TikTok servers are working properly or not.

On TikTok, a popular app for making and sharing videos, there are server-related issues that have been reported. Some users are reporting that their videos are not being saved or they are not being played back correctly. Additionally, some users are reporting that their messages and photos have been deleted after they uploaded them.

If you are experiencing an issue with the servers, we recommend that you wait until they are fixed. If there is no issue with the servers, we recommend that you check the other solutions below. ..

Restart TikTok App

If you’re having trouble updating your profile picture on TikTok, we recommend restarting the app. Sometimes, there can be a glitch in the app that prevents users from updating their pictures. ..

Rebooting your device will clear any temporary files that may have accumulated since the last time you used the app. ..

  1. Open the App and sign in with your TikTok account
  2. Tap on the “Restart App” button
  3. Choose your desired language and tap on the “Restart App” button again

After completing the steps above, you should be able to fix the pfp issue on TikTok.

Use a VPN

We recommend you try using a VPN of a different region and then change your Tiktok profile picture.

To change the profile picture through VPN, we suggest you use a good quality VPN like SurfShark VPN, ExpressVPN, or NordVPN. Before you change the IP address through VPN, we suggest you check which regions are affected by following the official Twitter page of Tiktok.

Check the Internet Speed

If you’re having trouble with the profile picture update on Tiktok, we recommend you try checking your internet speed. Sites like speedtest.net or fast.com can help you measure the current bandwidth.

  1. Open the router’s web browser and type “http://192.168.1.1/” into the address bar.
  2. Press the “refresh” button on your router to update its firmware.
  3. Once the firmware has been updated, reboot your router by following these steps: a) Type “reboot” into the router’s web browser’s address bar and press the “refresh” button on your device; or b) Pressing “Ctrl+F5” on your computer will reboot your router automatically.

If you are facing any issue with your mobile internet speed, then we recommend you to turn on the airplane mode and wait for 10 seconds before you turn off airplane mode. Now, restart the mobile internet and check if the speed issue is solved.

Try using a Different Profile Picture

TikTok is a social media platform that is very strict about the type of profile picture that is uploaded. Before you upload the profile picture on TikTok, we recommend you check if the picture violates any of the TikTok guidelines. ..

If you feel that the profile picture violates any of the guidelines, please try resizing the image or changing the format and uploading it on Tiktok.

Clear the App Cache

  1. Open the Tiktok app and sign in.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the main screen and click on “Cache.”
  3. Clear the cache by clicking on “Clear Cache.”

If you want to erase all the data on your device, you can do so by clicking on the “Me” option present on the bottom bar and tapping on the menu option present in the top right corner.Now, scroll down the options and click on “clear cache.”

  1. Open the Google Play Store and search for “Nexus 6”
  2. Tap on the “Nexus 6” link to start the installation process
  3. Once the installation process is complete, open up your phone and follow the prompts to enable warranty service and activate your phone’s warranty

To clear your TikTok app’s cache and data, navigate to the settings and select Apps and Notifications. Select TikTok.Now, select “Storage and Cache”.Click on “Clear Cache” and also choose “Clear Data.” ..

Check for App Updates

We recommend that you update your Tiktok app to the latest version. This will fix any old bugs and add new features. ..

Reach out to the Tiktok Support

If you have tried all the above methods and still cannot fix the PFP issue on Tiktok, we recommend reaching out to the Tiktok help center.

Contact their team and ask for assistance to change the profile picture. If they need to validate your account, then provide them with your ID proof and other necessary details.

Conclusion

TikTok is doing a great job of filtering out fake profiles and obscene profile pictures, but there are still many issues for users to upload their TikTok profile pictures. ..

We request you to try out the methods mentioned above to fix the PFP issue on Tiktok. As a last option, try contacting the official Tiktok support team if you are unable to fix the issue by yourself.