Overview

• The import option appears in Android beta version 2.25.21.23 under the profile photo menu alongside camera, gallery, avatar, and Meta AI choices.
• Selecting the new Facebook or Instagram source automatically fetches the user’s existing profile picture from the linked Meta account.
• Users must opt in and enable the feature through the Meta Accounts Centre, with the setting turned off by default.
• Access is restricted to participants in the Google Play Beta Program, and Meta has not announced a timeline for general release.
• Core privacy protections, including WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, remain unchanged despite the cross-platform integration.