By default, any group participants can change the icon, subject, description or send messages. However, a group admin can change the group settings to allow only admins to edit the group info or send messages.
To change the group icon:
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then press Options > Group info.
- Alternatively, select the group in your chats list. Then press Options > Group info.
- Select the group icon, then press Options.
- Press Choose photo and select from Camera or Gallery to add an image.
- Press Done.
To change the group subject:
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then press Options > Group info.
- Alternatively, select the group in your chats list. Then press Options > Group info.
- Select the group subject, then press Edit.
- Enter a new subject, then press Save.
- The subject limit is 25 characters.
To change the group description:
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then press Options > Group info.
- Alternatively, select the group in your chats list. Then press Options > Group info.
- Select the group description, then press Edit.
- Enter a new description, then press Save.