So, you're tired of that default silhouette in Subway Surfers and want to show off a picture that's actually you? I get it. When I first started playing, I wanted to personalize my profile too. It’s more fun to see your own face (or a cool avatar) when you’re bragging about your high score. The short answer is that you can't directly upload a picture from your phone to the game. Instead, Subway Surfers uses the profile picture from your linked Facebook or Google Play Games/Game Center account.

It might seem a little weird that you can't just change your picture in the game, but it's actually pretty common for mobile games to do it this way. It saves them from having to build and manage a whole system for uploading and storing pictures. I remember spending way too long looking for a button that just wasn't there! Don't be like me; just follow these simple steps.

Changing Your Picture on Android

If you're playing on an Android device, your Subway Surfers profile is likely linked to your Google Play Games account. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the Google Play Games app on your phone.

2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.

3. Tap on your profile picture again.

4. You'll be given the option to change your picture. You can choose a photo from your gallery or take a new one.

5. Once you've selected your new picture, it might take a little while to update in Subway Surfers. Sometimes it's instant, but other times you might need to close and reopen the game.

Changing Your Picture on iOS

For all you iPhone and iPad players, your Subway Surfers account is probably connected to Game Center. The process is a little different:

1. Open the "Settings" app on your device.

2. Scroll down and tap on "Game Center."

3. Tap on your profile picture.

4. You'll be able to edit your profile, including your picture.

5. Just like with Android, it might take a few minutes for your new picture to show up in Subway Surfers.

I have to admit, the first time I changed my picture, I picked a really goofy photo of me and my dog. It was hilarious seeing it pop up every time I played. My friends and I even started a little competition to see who could use the funniest profile picture. It added a whole new layer of fun to the game and made our friendly competitions even more personal. If you're looking for other ways to have fun with your friends in the game, you should check out our post on how to play Subway Surfers with friends. And if you're curious about the game's lore, we have a great article on whether Subway Surfers is based on a true story.

If you want to make some in-app purchases to get new characters or hoverboards, you can use Playstorm to earn Google Play or Apple App Store gift cards by playing fun games. It's a great way to get some extra goodies without spending your own money.