Android's biggest strength has always been customisation and that extends to emojis as well. So if you have recently switched from an iPhone and miss the iOS emoji set, there are four ways to get iPhone emojis on Android in 2026. You can do a system font swap, use a rooted module, move to a keyboard app or use WhatsApp sticker packs. Each one has something different to offer, so let's go ahead and learn how to get iPhone emoji on Android.
Can Android Use iPhone Emojis?
Android can absolutely display iOS emojis, but you should know these key points. Emojis are Unicode characters and not images. Your phone stores one font pack that decides how every one of those characters is rendered, and Apple, Google and Samsung each ship their own designs for the same character.
That is why copying and pasting iPhone emoji on Android does not work the way people expect. If you copy 😂 from an iPhone emoji list and paste it into WhatsApp, your Android phone re-renders the same Unicode character using its own font. You get the Android version, every single time.
To actually get iOS emojis on Android, you have to replace the emoji font itself or use an app that inserts the emoji as an image instead of a character. Everything below is one of those two approaches. If you are only trying to find the emoji key, our guide on how to get emojis on Samsung Keyboard covers that separately.
1 Add iPhone emojis using ZFont 3
While Android has a lot of third-party keyboards that let you use iPhone emoji on Android, we recommend you steer clear of them due to privacy concerns. They also contain a lot of ads, although you can easily block ads on Android. Therefore, we recommend ZFont 3, an open-source app that lets you use iOS emoji with ease. The best part is that it works without rooting your device.
- Install and launch the ZFont 3 app from the Play Store.
- Here, swipe down to the Emoji section and then tap on See all.
- Locate and select the iOS 18.4 option from the list.
- Then tap on the Download icon to get the font on your phone.
- Once done, tap on the checkmark icon and then select Install ZFile in the prompt.
- Install ZFile from the Play Store and go back to ZFont 3.
- Now, tap on Settings in the prompt that appears.
- Here, turn on the Allow from this source toggle.
- You will then be prompted to install iOS 18.4 font. So, tap on Install to proceed.
- Now try typing into an empty text field and going to the emoji section, and you should see the emoji has changed to iOS-style emoji.
Apple shipped its new emoji designs in iOS 26.4, which added 163 new emojis from the Emoji 17.0 standard including a distorted face, an orca, a treasure chest and ballet dancers. You can pick the newest iOS pack that zFont offers to get the closest match to a current iPhone.
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How to Get iPhone Emojis on OnePlus, Oppo and Realme
Android phones from these three brands need one extra step because the font engine is region-locked. Head to Settings > Language & region, change the region to Myanmar and then turn on the Support Dai characters toggle. Once that is done, go back to zFont 3 and apply the emoji pack normally.
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How to Get iPhone Emojis on Pixel and Rooted Phones
Stock Android has no mechanism to switch fonts and that is why getting iPhone emojis on Pixel phones is a bit tough. But if your Android phone is rooted, zFont 3 has a great way to add iPhone emojis.
The app can generate a systemless flashable font module which is compatible with Magisk, KernelSU and APatch. And since it's systemless, the module adds a layer over the system partition instead of modifying it. You can generate the module inside zFont 3, flash it through your root manager and reboot.
2 Get iPhone Keyboard iOS Emojis App on Android
If you have a Pixel or your phone is not on the supported list, an iPhone keyboard for Android app is the fallback option. This is the easiest method and it needs no root and there are no regional restrictions.
- Head over to Play Store and download the iPhone Keyboard iOS Emojis app.
- Go through the setup process and hit Done to proceed.
- Tap on Disabled on the next screen and select Enable.
- Tap on Activate at the bottom to add the iPhone Keyboard to your Android device.
- Here, tap on an empty text field and then hit the keyboard icon at the bottom right.
- Finally, tap on the Emoji key on the keyboard to see all the iOS-style emoji which you can now use.
While you are at it, you can also set a picture as your keyboard background if you want to personalise your Android keyboard further.
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How to Get iOS Emoji Stickers on WhatsApp
This method is a bit different from others. A font swap changes what you see, but sticker packs are images, so they look the same on all platforms. WhatsApp supports third-party sticker packs natively.
You can install an iOS Emoji Stickers (Download) from the Play Store and tap on Add to WhatsApp. Now, open WhatsApp, tap on the emoji icon and switch to the Stickers tab to find your iOS emoji stickers.
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Do iPhone Emojis Work on Every Android Phone?
No, iPhone emojis don't work on all Android phones. Changing the system emoji depends on whether your manufacturer allows third-party font installation and several of them don't support it.
For instance, Pixel phones are not compatible. Stock Android has no way to change font, so no app can swap the emoji font without root access. Vivo and iQOO phones worked well up to Android 12 and zFont's own documentation notes that compatibility may vary from Android 13 onwards. OnePlus, Oppo and Realme phones need a regional workaround before font can be changed.
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Which Android Phones Support iPhone Emojis?
Here is the current compatibility list based on zFont 3's official device support list.
| Brand | System emoji font swap | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Supported | Listed up to Android 14, One UI 8 and 8.5 fixes added in April 2026 |
| Xiaomi (MIUI/HyperOS) | Supported | All versions |
| Vivo and iQOO | Partial | Clean up to Android 12, varies after Android 13 |
| OnePlus | Partial | Needs Theme Store support and the Myanmar region toggle |
| Oppo and Realme | Partial | Full support to Android 9, Myanmar region toggle after Android 10 |
| Huawei and Honor | Supported | All versions |
| Tecno and Infinix | Supported | All versions |
| ASUS and LG | Supported | All versions |
| Google Pixel | Root only | No font changing mechanism in stock Android |
| Motorola and Nothing | Not supported | No font engine for third-party emoji packs |
Are Third-Party Emoji Apps Safe?
A keyboard app sees every character you type including your passwords, card numbers, private messages and more. So it's important that you choose a trustworthy keyboard. The iPhone Keyboard iOS Emojis app that we have mentioned declares that it doesn't collect any data and no data is shared with third parties.
That said, it's a developer self-declaration so if you type anything sensitive, switch back to Gboard or Samsung Keyboard for it. There may be many apps which may log your keystrokes. That's why I recommend apps like zFont 3 as it does not intercept your typing. Its data safety card also declares no data collection.
iPhone Emojis Not Working? Troubleshoot Here
If the iOS emoji pack installed on your Android phone but nothing changed, here are the steps to fix it.
- Restart your phone: Often, font change requires a reboot before the system can render it. This fixes the problem instantly.
- Check your Android version: If you are on an Android build newer than the app officially supports, the font engine may have changed. You can go through our Android 16 supported devices list to confirm what your phone is running.
- Update zFont 3: OEM font restrictions change with every major skin update and the app patches around them. Running an old version on a new build will not work.
- Confirm your OEM is supported: Motorola, Nothing and Pixel phones have no font engine for this. If your brand is not in the table above, the keyboard method is your only option.
- Check region settings: OnePlus, Oppo and Realme users must have the region set to Myanmar with Support Dai characters enabled.
- Re-grant install permissions: The Allow from this source toggle for ZFile gets reset by system updates. Re-enable it and reinstall the pack.
- Clear the font cache: On Samsung, set the font back to Default, reboot and reapply. If the emoji font is still stuck, our guide on how to reset a Samsung phone covers a settings-only reset option that does not wipe your data.
And these are the ways to get iPhone emojis on Android. We would recommend sticking to ZFont 3 as it's one of the easiest and safest ways to use iOS emoji on Android. To reiterate, we would suggest you steer clear of third-party keyboard apps on the Play Store as they may collect your typing data, like logins and passwords.
FAQs
Q. Can Android use iPhone emojis?
Yes. Android phones can display iOS emojis by replacing the system emoji font with an app like zFont 3 or by using an iPhone emoji keyboard for Android.
Q. Are iPhone emoji apps safe?
Font changers are relatively low risk since they do not read your typing. Keyboard apps are higher risk because they can log every character you type, so only install those apps with a credible developer and a clear data safety declaration. Always install from the Play Store rather than side-loading an APK.
Q. Do iPhone emojis work on Samsung?
Yes, Samsung is the best-supported brand for this. zFont 3 officially documents support up to Android 14 and added One UI 8 and One UI 8.5 compatibility fixes in April 2026. So most current Galaxy phones can install an iOS emoji pack without root.
Q. Can Pixel phones use iPhone emojis?
You can't use iPhone emojis on Pixel phones without root. Stock Android has no font switching mechanism, so no app can change the emoji font on an unrooted Pixel.
Q. Will the person I message see the iPhone emojis?
No. Emojis are Unicode characters and every device renders them with its own font, so the recipient sees whatever emoji set their phone uses. The only exception is sticker packs which send emojis as images and look identical on both devices.
