Instructions apply to Android 8 and higher.
None of these apps are identical to Apple’s, but they can be close.
Maybe there’s a style you prefer.
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Have a look around.
There’s no shortage of options.
Visit theGoogle Playstore and search forapple emoji keyboardorapple emoji font.
Pick the emoji app you want to use, download it, and install it.
FancyKey is a popular keyboard that includes customization options and vibrant skins.
FancyKey downloads and uses X (formerly Twitter) emojis, which are similar to the Apple ones.
If nothing else has worked for you, FancyKey will.
Go to thePlay Storeand roll out the FancyKey app.
Open theSettingsapp and go toSystem>Language & Input>Virtual Keyboard.
The prefs options may vary slightly depending on your equipment.
If you’ve got the option to’t find what you’re looking for, go toSettingsand search forkeyboard.
Turn on theFancyKeytoggle switch, then tapOKin the pop-up window.
When you open an app that displays the keyboard, tap thekeyboardicon.
It’s usually found in the lower-right corner of the keyboard.
In theChange keyboardscreen, tapFancyKey.
Go to the home screen, and launch the FancyKey app.
In the prefs for the FancyKey keyboard, selectPreferences.
In theDisplaysection, tapEmoji Styles.
In the list of emoji styles, grab the one you like.
TheX (formerly Twitter)emojis are fairly close in appearance to the Apple ones.
TapOKto save the new emojis.
When you use FancyKey, you’ll have access to the new emojis that you just set.
You should be able to use iOS emojis for Android without a problem.
This only works on devices that are able to change the fonts.
If you’re able to change the font, this is a convenient way to get the iPhone-style emojis.
Go to the Google Play store andinstall the Emoji Fonts for Flipfont 10app.
Go toSettings>Display>Font size and style.
The tweaks options layout varies slightly across devices.
On HTC devices, go toSettings>Display and gestures.
ChooseEmojiFont10to make it the default.
Alternatively, open theEmoji Fonts for Flipfont 10app, test the fonts, then selectApplyto open parameters.
Now you could use Apple style emojis on your Android gear.
The iOS fonts are available through the root app Magisk.
A Memoji is a special animated avatar that can match your personality and mood.
First, create a Memoji.
Then, go into a conversation, select theMemoji iconagain, and choose your Memoji.
Use theRecordbutton to record an audio message and deliver with by choosingSend.
fire up the parameters app and pop in “emoji” into the search bar.
This should bring up the Emojis, Stickers & GIFs screen.
Toggle off as many controls as you like, such asEmoji fast-access rowandEmoji with the physical keyboard.
Then selectManage apps & devices>Manage.
opt for app you want to remove, then chooseUninstall.
