Problems with import photo from AD to SP 2013

Question

I have imported user's profiles from AD to SP. I got all attributes that I need except AD photo (thumbnailPhoto). I did the same steps like here, and the problem still exists. I double checked permissions of my account in "User Profile Service Application", also I checked DB permmissons of my account.

Answer 1

SharePoint 2013 supports two types of profile synchronization:

1. The classic "Synchronization Service" with ForeFront Identity Manager.
2. The new Feature "AD Import".

Picture-Import is only possible with the Sync-Service.

AD-Import is not able to import pictures (see here: "The AD import option does not support property mappings for complex types like pictures and special AD types.")

You can check your configuration in the UserProfile Service by clicking on "Configure Synchronization Settings"