There’s no denying that iPhone emojis are amazing, but what if you prefer the variety that comes with Android devices? You can still view iPhone emojis on Android. This is great news if you’re making the switch from iPhone to Android and want access to your favorite emojis.

While you can root your Android device using an app like Magisk Manager, there are much easier ways. From importing iOS emoji fonts to using a comparable keyboard, you can get much closer to the iPhone emoji experience without rooting.

Install Emoji Font 3 APK

Emoji Font 3 isn’t an official app in the Google Play Store, so you’ll need to follow the steps to install from unknown sources. However, this is a workaround method to import iOS fonts without rooting your device. It’s also one of the better ways to view iPhone emojis on Android without any major differences.

It’s worth noting that this may not work on all Android versions. It also works best if you have Gboard installed, though it will work with other keywords too.

Once you’ve downloaded and installed Emoji Font 3, go to “Settings -> Display -> Font.” Choose the iOS Emoji font from the list. This step will vary based on your Android version, but it should be within your Display settings.

Use Emoji Fonts for FlipFont

This method will only work for some devices, including some Samsung Galaxy and HTC Sense devices. Much like the previous option, Emoji Fonts for FlipFont actually changes the emoji font to view iPhone emojis on Android.

There are multiple versions available, with Emoji Fonts for FlipFont 10 being one of the latest. Check out each version to see which works best for your device and looks closest to the font you want.

Please note that this app does have ads, and many users have complained that the ads are too intrusive.

Use the Same Chat Client or Keyboard App

If you’re trying to view iPhone emojis on Android, but all you see is a random symbol, a question mark, or X when an iPhone user sends you an emoji, the problem could be an outdated operating system and/or varying Unicode support. Unicode helps translate emojis (among other things) between different systems.

One way to avoid this issue is to use the same chat client or keyboard app. If you’re both using the same version, you shouldn’t have any issues viewing each other’s emojis, even if one person’s using iOS and the other is using Android.

While WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are popular choices, there are safer alternatives if you’re concerned about privacy or just want to leave Facebook behind.

Older Android systems, mainly pre-Android 6.0, may still not support newer emojis, though. You could still experience issues even if someone sends you a newer Android emoji.

Choose a Keyboard App

A final option is to use a keyboard app with similar iPhone emojis. This helps you view iPhone emojis on Android and send compatible emoji to iPhone users as well. Once again, this works even better if you’re both using the same keyboard app.

This won’t give you the same emojis as iOS, but you can get close. It also won’t help you view newer iOS emojis if there isn’t a compatible Android version.

Some of the most widely used keyboard apps include:

  • GboardKika KeyboardSwiftkey

If you’re trying to use the same keyboard app as your iOS friends, some of the above work on both.

Root Your Device

As mentioned in the intro, Magisk Manager is one of your best options to view iPhone emojis on Android. The app takes you through the process of rooting your device, so if you’re not comfortable with this, don’t do it.

However, once rooted, you can also use an emoji switcher app. These allow you to switch to the emoji set of many popular platforms, including iOS. Emoji Switcher and EmojiSwitcher (no longer available) are two possible options.

It’s not the easiest thing to view iPhone emojis on your Android device, but using any of the above will help you either view the same emojis or use a similar set.

Keep in mind that you can not only import emojis from iPhone, but also run iOS apps on Android.

Crystal Crowder has spent over 15 years working in the tech industry, first as an IT technician and then as a writer. She works to help teach others how to get the most from their devices, systems, and apps. She stays on top of the latest trends and is always finding solutions to common tech problems.

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