Why Can I See a Profile Picture but Not Last Seen Status?

Find out why you can view someone's profile picture but not their last seen status due to privacy settings in messaging apps.

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Seeing someone's profile picture but not their last seen typically means they have altered their privacy settings. They might have configured their settings to hide their last seen status from certain contacts while still allowing them to view their profile picture. To adjust these settings, you can go to the privacy section in your app’s settings and modify who can see your last seen, profile photo, and status accordingly.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I see someone's last seen if they have hidden it? No, if someone has hidden their last seen status, you won't be able to view it regardless of whether you can see their profile picture.
  2. How do I change my privacy settings? You can change your privacy settings by accessing the settings menu in your messaging app and navigating to the privacy section.
  3. What does it mean to hide last seen status? Hiding your last seen status means that others cannot see when you were last active on the app, increasing your privacy.
  4. Is it possible to see profile pictures if blocked? No, if you've been blocked by someone, you typically cannot see their profile picture or any other information.