How to set a picture on WhatsApp on a smartphone?

How to set a profile picture on WhatsApp on a smartphone - briefly?

To set your profile picture on WhatsApp using a smartphone, follow these steps:

Open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
Tap on your current profile picture or the default icon to access the settings, then select "Profile Picture" and choose the image you want to use from your gallery.

To set a picture as your profile photo or share it in a chat on WhatsApp using a smartphone, follow these detailed steps:

Open WhatsApp: Unlock your smartphone and tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application.
Access Settings: Once you are in the main chat screen, look for the three dots (vertical or horizontal) located at the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on these dots to access the settings menu.
Navigate to Profile: In the settings menu, tap on your profile picture or the name field at the top of the list. This will take you to your profile information page.
Edit Your Profile Picture: On your profile page, you will see a circular icon with your current profile picture (or a default image if you haven't set one yet). Tap on this icon.
Select Image Source: You will be given options to choose where the new profile picture will come from. This could include your phone’s gallery, camera (to take a new photo), or Google Photos (if linked). Select the source you prefer.
Choose Your Picture: Browse through your photos and select the image you want to set as your profile picture. You can zoom in and out to adjust the crop. Once you are satisfied with the selection, tap on "Save" or the checkmark icon.
Confirmation: After saving, you will see a confirmation message indicating that your profile picture has been successfully updated. Your new profile picture should now be visible to all your contacts.

Open WhatsApp: Unlock your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application by tapping on its icon.
Select a Contact or Group: Go to the chat screen and select the contact or group you want to send the picture to by tapping on their name.
Attach Image: In the chat box, look for the paperclip icon (usually located at the top-right corner of the screen) and tap on it. This will open a menu with options to attach different types of files.
Select Gallery: From the attachment menu, select "Gallery" or "Photos & Videos." This will allow you to browse through your phone’s media library.
Choose Your Picture: Navigate through your photos and select the image you want to send. You can choose multiple images by tapping on them one at a time. Once selected, tap on the checkmark or "Send" icon.
Add Caption (Optional): Before sending, you have the option to add a caption to your picture(s). Type your message in the text box above the attached image and then tap on the send arrow.
Send: Your selected image(s) will now be sent to the contact or group chat. You can see the status of the message (sent, delivered, read) below the text box.

By following these steps, you can easily set a picture as your profile photo or share it in chats on WhatsApp using your smartphone.