How to Get New Emojis on Android
Emojis make any conversation more vibrant because they perfectly capture our emotions. Nothing says I’m dying of laughter than a good old Rolling on the Floor Laughing emoji.
But emojis are being updated all the time, and you don’t want to get left behind. Fortunately, there are ways to add new emojis to your Android phone, make your own emojis, or even use the ones from iOS.
Here is how to update emojis on Android devices.
1.Update to the Latest Android Version
Each new version of Android brings new emojis. Android 11 introduced 117 brand new characters, while the more than 2,000 previously available emojis also got new designs in an additional Android emoji update.
Not sure if your Android device has received this update? Here’s what you can do:
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On your phone’s menu, tap settings, then go to About. In some devices, you need to first pass through Systems. Then, tap the software version, which will tell you what Android update you are on. If you’re not on Android Version 11, proceed to the next step.
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Go to Settings once again. Tap About Phone and check if there is an available update. Then, tap the update button and hit Install. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi or any mobile Internet connection.
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To check if the update was successful, go to any messenger app. While typing, try to look for the Ninja or the Black emoji android version; both are new emojis that come with the update.
Of course, not every phone receives full Android updates, so this may not be available to you. Fortunately, there are other things you can try.
2. Use Emoji Kitchen
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Google’s native keyboard app, Gboard, recently launched the Emoji Kitchen. It’s a feature that allows users to generate mashups of their stickers. Here’s how you can create a new emoji using this too:
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Open your preferred messaging app, such as Facebook Messenger. Next, tap on one of your contacts to start conversion.
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Tap on the text bar to begin typing. Next, tap on the emoji button (the one with the smiley face). Tap the emoji of your choice to activate the Emoji Kitchen feature.
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From here, you can see possible emoji combinations on top of your keyboard. Swipe through the stickers and select the one you want to send.
Take note that not all messaging apps might be compatible with the new Emoji Kitchen feature. Also, emoticons and emojis are quite different from one another.
3. Install a New Keyboard
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