• Try refreshing the page; sometimes, temporary glitches prevent pictures from loading on Twitter.
  • Check your internet connection to ensure it is stable and working.
  • Clear caches and cookies, or try accessing Twitter on a different browser.

Basic Fixes

  • Check your internet connection: Ensure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network or has a strong mobile data signal.
  • Refresh your feed: Sometimes, images may not load due to a temporary bug in the app or website. Refresh your feed to resolve this issue.
  • Restart the app: If the app opens in the background, swipe it up to close it. Then, open the app again and try loading the pictures.
  • Use the app instead of the web: The X (Twitter) app is more optimized for mobile devices than the web version. So, try using the app and see if it makes a difference.
  • Update the app: Ensure you are running the latest version of the X app. Developers often release updates to fix bugs and improve performance.
  • Reinstall X: Uninstall and reinstall the X app to remove any residual files causing the issue.

Fix 1: Clear Cache and App Data

This method requires you to clear the cache, which only applies to Android phones.

Step 1: Tap and hold the X (Twitter) app and tap on the App info icon from the options menu.

Step 2: Select Storage & cache .

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Step 3: Tap on Clear Cache > Clear Storage .

Fix 2:Log Out and Log Back Into X (Twitter)

Sign out of your X (Twitter) account and log back in to see if notifications resume. The steps are similar for iPhone and Android:

Step 1: Open the X app and tap on your profile picture at the top-left corner.

Step 2: On your profile page, tap on Settings and Support > Settings and privacy > Your account .

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Step 3: Tap on Account information > Log out .

Step 4: A confirmation pop-up window will appear. Tap Log out to confirm.

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Once you’ve logged out, enter your username and password to log back into Twitter.

Fix 3: Turn on Data Saver and Turn It off

Step 1: Tap on your profile > choose Settings and Support > Settings and privacy .

Step 2: Type Data Saver in the search bar and select the correct result .

Step 3: Toggle on Data Saver . Wait a few seconds, then turn it off.

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Step 4: Close the X (Twitter) app and restart it.

Fix 4:Free RAM and CPU

If your RAM is full, you may have trouble loading images on X. To release RAM, close other background applications and tasks and restart your device.

Also, if you have many browser tabs open on your computer, they may hog its resources. Close them and restart the computer.

The maximum file size for photos is 5MB, while you can upload a maximum of 15MB for GIFs.

Twitter profile pictures are best sized at 400 x 400 pixels. However, the maximum file size is 2MB. For banner, the recommended size is 1500 x 500 pixels.

No, X does not support animated GIFs as profile pictures or banners. You can only upload static images such as JPGs, PNGs, or GIFs for these purposes.

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