Creating a new social media platform now requires thinking outside the box as social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter already have a hold of quite a large user base. BeReal is an app that’s been gaining popularity recently with a unique way of posting what you’re up to every day.
However, while it may be getting popular, it isn’t immune to random bugs and glitches. In this article, we’re talking about why your BeReal profile picture is not saving and what you can do to fix the problem.
What causes this error?
This can actually be caused by a number of reasons that might impact the app. Some of the most common ones include:
- The app is down.
- Internet connectivity issues.
- Bug/glitch in the app.
- Corrupt cache or app data.
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How to fix this?
Here are seven fixes you can try out.
Check your internet
Now’s also a good time to check whether or not you have an active internet connection. If you’re on WiFi, make sure you’ve got an active link and that there are no signal issues. On cellular data, ensure that it’s enabled and that you’re getting good network coverage.
Restarting your router can help get rid of a bunch of seemingly random internet and connectivity issues that may be hindering your connection to BeReal’s servers.
Try again
Sometimes, just trying the process again can work out. Here’s how to change your profile picture on the app.
- Open the app and tap on your profile picture in the top right.
- Tap Edit my profile.
- Tap the profile picture icon.
- Select whether you want to select a picture from the gallery or take one.
- Press the tick icon in the top right when you’re done.
You should see your profile picture updated in a moment.
Clear cache
Sometimes a corrupt cache or data in the app can also cause such glitches. Here’s how to clear the BeReal app’s cache.
- Head into the phone settings and tap on Apps and notifications.
- Tap on Show all apps and find BeReal from the list. If you’ve recently used BeReal, it’ll show up in the recent apps as well.
- Tap on BeReal.
- Then tap on Storage & cache.
- Then tap on the Clear Cache button.
Now reopen the app and try changing the profile picture. It should work just fine.
Log out and log in again
Sometimes simply logging out and logging back in again can also help fix the problem.
- Open the app and tap on your profile picture in the top right.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right.
- Scroll down and tap Log out.
Now restart the app and log in again to see if that fixes the problem.
Update the app
Another reason for your profile picture not updating could simply be because of an outdated app version. Update the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store depending on your device to see if that helps.
Reinstall the app
If updating didn’t help, delete the app from your phone and head over to your respective app store to download it again. Reinstalling often clears out any corrupt app files that may be hampering functionality and helps fix bugs like this.
Contact BeReal support
If nothing else works, try contacting BeReal support about the issue.
- Open the app and tap on your profile picture in the top right.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the top right.
- Scroll down and tap Contact us.
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