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Problem Description
Right now, custom arena models do not allow you to set a photo. You can save it, but as soon as you back out, it returns to the default.
Desired Solution you'd like
Allow the avatar/profile picture to be set for the custom arena model.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
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Originally created by @TMKI5 on GitHub (May 6, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24412
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.
### Verify Feature Scope
- [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.
### Problem Description
Right now, custom arena models do not allow you to set a photo. You can save it, but as soon as you back out, it returns to the default.
### Desired Solution you'd like
Allow the avatar/profile picture to be set for the custom arena model.
### Alternatives Considered
_No response_
### Additional Context
_No response_
@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 6, 2026):
🔍Related Issues Found
I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
🟣#16950issue: Arena model does not appear to use sub-model settings This is the closest match: it reports that Arena models do not honor sub-model settings, which is directly related to Arena-specific configuration not being preserved. The avatar/profile picture resetting to default appears to be another Arena model setting not being retained. by shortydutchie · bug
🟣#17451issue: Model profile picture missing on mobile ui This issue is about model profile pictures not displaying correctly in the UI. While it’s mobile-specific and a rendering bug rather than saving the avatar, it is still directly about model profile images and may overlap with the same UI codepaths. by paw331665 · bug
🟣#6275feat: arena model This is the original Arena model feature request. It provides historical context for the Arena-model subsystem that this new request extends, though it does not mention avatars specifically. by tjbck
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 6, 2026):
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🔍 **Related Issues Found**
I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
1. 🟣 [#16950](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/16950) **issue: Arena model does not appear to use sub-model settings**
*This is the closest match: it reports that Arena models do not honor sub-model settings, which is directly related to Arena-specific configuration not being preserved. The avatar/profile picture resetting to default appears to be another Arena model setting not being retained.*
*by shortydutchie · `bug`*
2. 🟣 [#17451](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/17451) **issue: Model profile picture missing on mobile ui**
*This issue is about model profile pictures not displaying correctly in the UI. While it’s mobile-specific and a rendering bug rather than saving the avatar, it is still directly about model profile images and may overlap with the same UI codepaths.*
*by paw331665 · `bug`*
3. 🟣 [#6275](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/6275) **feat: arena model**
*This is the original Arena model feature request. It provides historical context for the Arena-model subsystem that this new request extends, though it does not mention avatars specifically.*
*by tjbck*
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Edit: the issue is resolved with NEW arena models, but existing ones have the same issue for me at least. Thanks!
Edit again: Nevermind, the issue still continues for new arena models once pulling it up in a chat.
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@TMKI5 commented on GitHub (May 9, 2026):
I'm still having the same issue with v0.9.4.
Edit: the issue is resolved with NEW arena models, but existing ones have the same issue for me at least. Thanks!
Edit again: Nevermind, the issue still continues for new arena models once pulling it up in a chat.
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Originally created by @TMKI5 on GitHub (May 6, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/24412
Check Existing Issues
Verify Feature Scope
Problem Description
Right now, custom arena models do not allow you to set a photo. You can save it, but as soon as you back out, it returns to the default.
Desired Solution you'd like
Allow the avatar/profile picture to be set for the custom arena model.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Additional Context
No response
@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (May 6, 2026):
🔍 Related Issues Found
I found some existing issues that might be related. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
🟣 #16950 issue: Arena model does not appear to use sub-model settings
This is the closest match: it reports that Arena models do not honor sub-model settings, which is directly related to Arena-specific configuration not being preserved. The avatar/profile picture resetting to default appears to be another Arena model setting not being retained.
by shortydutchie ·
bug🟣 #17451 issue: Model profile picture missing on mobile ui
This issue is about model profile pictures not displaying correctly in the UI. While it’s mobile-specific and a rendering bug rather than saving the avatar, it is still directly about model profile images and may overlap with the same UI codepaths.
by paw331665 ·
bug🟣 #6275 feat: arena model
This is the original Arena model feature request. It provides historical context for the Arena-model subsystem that this new request extends, though it does not mention avatars specifically.
by tjbck
💡 If your issue is a duplicate, please close it and add any additional details to the existing issue instead.
This comment was generated automatically. React with 👍 if helpful, 👎 if not.
@tjbck commented on GitHub (May 8, 2026):
Addressed in dev.
@TMKI5 commented on GitHub (May 9, 2026):
I'm still having the same issue with v0.9.4.
Edit: the issue is resolved with NEW arena models, but existing ones have the same issue for me at least. Thanks!
Edit again: Nevermind, the issue still continues for new arena models once pulling it up in a chat.