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macOS Big Sur: how to change background and icon size in login screen?

How can I change the background and the icon size on the login screen in the new macOS Big Sur, ideally without using Terminal?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 12:09 AM

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Nov 18, 2020 8:03 AM in response to tandlj

I posted a solution here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252056512

As for the user icon size in the login screen I don't think it's possible to change it.

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Nov 21, 2020 6:40 PM in response to tandlj

Thank you, applewarm. That is very useful information!

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Nov 22, 2020 9:02 AM in response to tandlj

You are most welcome. :)

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Nov 22, 2020 11:18 AM in response to sjordi

Then something is wrong...are you sure FileVault is off, Guest user is off and you have a 1 user setup?

Otherwise this method won't work, or at least it won't stay after you reboot.

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