How to set Contact Photo and Poster to Ask before updating by default

I noticed recently that I'm seeing the Custom Photo and Poster when my contacts are calling me. I looked in their contacts and noticed that they were set to latest and I had to manually switch them to ask before updating. Is there a way to set the default to "ask before updating"? Or even better, switch this feature off as it very obtrusive and I don't necessarily want everyone in a room to see who is calling me.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 25, 2024 8:02 AM

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Mar 25, 2024 9:49 AM in response to Tireman77

When you share a photo or name with someone, the recipient has the choice to either update or disregard the information you've provided. It's important to note that this data isn't automatically stored on their device without their explicit action to save it. This gives them control over what they want to do with the shared content, ensuring their autonomy and privacy in managing the information they receive from you.


See the pic below


Mar 25, 2024 9:50 AM in response to Tireman77

The content visible on your device is a reflection of the information stored in your contact list and is not contingent on what others have individually shared through the Message app. Apple INC maintains a policy of non-interference in your device settings.


When your contacts engage in Photo Sharing through the Message app, it's important to note that they lack the capability to save those photos and link them directly to your contact details. Unfortunately, this feature lies beyond their control and cannot be altered or manipulated.


Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory.


Start Sharing:


Stop Sharing

Mar 25, 2024 11:33 AM in response to SravanKrA

I'm not really following your explanation. I guess I did not ask the question correctly.


Its for incoming Contact Photo and Poster. I do not want to use the information the person is sending, I want to use the ones in my contacts.


I just check 4 people and all 4 were set to "Latest Photo - Update Automatically" I want to set everything to "Custom Photo - Ask before updating" From what I see I would need to manually change every contact (900+). This makes no sense.

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