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How to Change the Image in Settings/About Phone on Android Devices

Will These Easy Steps Let You Change the Settings/About Phone Picture on Any Android? Is It Possible to Personalize Your Android About Phone Image Without Root?

Customizing the image in the Settings > About Phone section can add a personal touch to your Android device. Whether you want to display your own photo or a unique graphic, this can be accomplished with or without root access, particularly on Samsung devices. Below are two reliable methods to update this image.

Method 1: Using Root Access

  1. Rename your desired picture to DeviceImage.png.
  2. Match the dimensions of the existing image in /data/user_de/0/com.android.settings/files for best results.
  3. Gain root access using Magisk, KernelSU, or APatch.
  4. Install a root file manager (e.g., Solid File Manager).
  5. Navigate to /data/user_de/0/com.android.settings/files.
  6. Replace the existing DeviceImage.png with your own image.
  7. Set file permissions to rw-r–r– (or 0644).
  8. Close and reopen the Settings app to see your new image.

Method 2: Using TWRP (No Root Required)

  1. Rename your image to DeviceImage.png and match the original’s dimensions.
  2. Connect your device to a PC with USB Debugging enabled.
  3. Use the command: adb reboot recovery to enter TWRP.
  4. In TWRP, go to Advanced > File Manager.
  5. Navigate to /data/user_de/0/com.android.settings/files.
  6. Replace the existing DeviceImage.png with your new image.
  7. Set permissions to 0644 (rw-r–r–) using the chmod function.
  8. Reboot to system.
  9. Open Settings to confirm the new image is displayed.

Key Points

  • Always back up your data before making changes.
  • The process is confirmed to work on Samsung devices; compatibility may vary with other brands.
  • Permissions must be set correctly (0644) for the image to display properly.
  • No root is required if using TWRP custom recovery.