Disable 'Share my name and photo' prompt in iMessage

iOS 13 lets you share your name and profile photo from the Messages app. This can be beneficial but also frustrating simply because the prompt takes up a portion of the conversation. To remove the prompt, follow these steps.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of iPhone and its settings

Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

Estimated Time: <1 minute

Expected Outcome: Prompt to share name and photo will not longer display in every text message conversation

Tools Required: Apple iPhone with iOS 13 or later

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The prompt will look like this:

https://www.iphonefaq.org/files/styles/large/public/share-profile-photo-a.jpg?itok=yA8PdVCr

Steps to Perform

  1. Select Settings
  2. Scroll down and click on Messages

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  3. Toggle 'Share name and photo' option off (gray/white)

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