Future research directions include:

: Open the locked profile and click the extension icon in your browser toolbar.

When a profile is locked, Facebook serves a low-resolution thumbnail to the public while restricting access to the high-resolution source file. While some "browser inspection" tricks or third-party scrapers previously worked, Facebook regularly updates its site architecture to patch these loopholes. Most websites claiming to "unlock" these photos are often scams designed to steal user credentials or install malware.

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Several methods have been proposed to download Facebook cover photos, including: