How to change stickers on Xiaomi: 5 ways to MIUI 14 and 15

Xiaomi’s messenger and keyboard stickers are no longer just fun pictures — they’re part of everyday communication. But standard MIUI kits get boring quickly, and finding suitable alternatives isn’t always easy. This article will help you figure out how to change stickers on Xiaomi in every possible way, from changing standard packs to installing custom collections through APKs and even creating your own stickers.

We will look at current methods for MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, including hidden system keyboard features, work with the GetApps app (formerly the App Store), and bypassing restrictions for users outside of China.

If you’re tired of the same emoji or want to add unique stickers with meme characters, favorite characters, or even your own face to chats, here are step-by-step instructions for any task. At the end of the article, we’ll answer some of the most common questions, including the problems with displaying stickers after the MIUI update.

1. Standard MIUI stickers: where to find and how to change

The basic sticker set in Xiaomi is built into the Gboard system keyboard (if installed) or the standard Messages app. To see them, you just open any chat in SMS or Messaging, tap on the emoji icon and go to the sticker tab. But how do you add new ones?

In MIUI 14/15, the algorithm has changed slightly from previous versions, and now the main sticker packs are hidden in the GetApps app. Here's how to activate them:

• 📱 Open GetApps → Go to the Topics (or Themes) section)
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter stickers or stickers
• 📥 Choose your favorite pack and click Download (some collections are paid)
• ✅ After downloading, stickers will automatically appear in the keyboard.

It is important that you use it. POCO Launcher or custom firmware, the Themes section may not be available, and you'll have to manually install stickers through the APK-files (we will explain below).

⚠️ Note: The stickers from GetApps are linked to your Mi Account, and if you change your device or reset your settings, you will have to download them again.

2.Installation of third-party stickers via APK

If there are few built-in packs, you can install stickers from external sources. APK-A file from a verified resource (e.g., APKCombo or APKMirror) and install it manually:

1. Download the APK sticker pack (like Sticker.ly or Bitmoji)
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
3. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Install APK
4. Find the downloaded file and confirm the installation
5. After installation, open the keyboard → emoji → add a new pack

Popular sources of stickers:

• 🎨 Sticker.ly – thousands of custom packs (there are Russian-language ones)
• 🤖 Bitmoji – Animated Stickers with Your Avatar
• 🎬 GIPHY — GIFs and stickers from well-known brands

Download the file only from a verified site

Check out reviews about sticker pack

Installation from unknown sources

Create a backup of current stickers (via Titanium Backup)

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Some packs require additional permissions (e.g., camera access for Bitmoji). If stickers don't appear after installation, restart the device or clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Apps → Gboard → Storage.

3.Creating your own stickers for Xiaomi

Want unique stickers with your face, pet or brand logo? MIUI has a built-in tool for this, but it is hidden in the GetApps app. Alternatively, you can use third-party services like Sticker Maker or Personal Stickers.

Instructions for the built-in editor:

1. Open GetApps → Themes → Stickers
2. Choose to Create Your Stickers (or DIY Stickers)
3. Upload a photo (better with a transparent background in PNG format)
4. Cut the image along the contour with the Lasso tool
5. Add the sticker to the new pack and save

For more advanced editing, use:

• 🖌️ Adobe Photoshop Express – background removal and retouching
• 🎭 Sticker Maker – Animation and Effects
• 🤳 Snow – Stickers with your face in real time

Ready-made stickers will appear in the keyboard in 5-10 minutes. If they don't show up, check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Data Sync.

4.Ticker issues on Xiaomi and their solutions

Sometimes stickers disappear after a MIUI update, don't appear in chat rooms or are duplicated, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Critical error: If after installing a third-party sticker pack, the keyboard starts to slow down or fly out, immediately delete it through Settings → Apps and clear the Gboard data. Some APKs contain malicious code masquerading as harmless stickers.

⚠️ Note: Stickers from unknown sources can collect data about your chats. Install only packs with a rating above 4.5 and the number of downloads from 100 000.

5. Alternative ways: Telegram and WhatsApp

If you lack stickers in standard Xiaomi messengers, you can import them from Telegram or WhatsApp. These platforms offer much more customization options.

For Telegram:

1. Open any chat → tap on the sticker icon
2. Choose Add Stickers → Find on the Internet
3. Download your favorite pack (many free)
4. Stickers automatically sync with Xiaomi keyboard

For WhatsApp:

• 🌐 Use the web version of web.whatsapp.com for easy search
• 📲 On the mobile app: Chat → Sticker icon → Plus. → Get more stickers
• 🔄 WhatsApp stickers can be exported to Gboard via the Sticker Maker for WhatsApp app

The advantage of this method is access to a global sticker database, including exclusive collections from artists and brands, such as Telegram, which has official packs from Netflix, Marvel and even McDonald’s.

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To make Telegram stickers appear in other messengers, use the Sticker.ly app. It converts packs into a universal format compatible with the Xiaomi keyboard.

6. Stickers for Business Accounts and Marketing

Stickers have long been a promotional tool, and if you're a business owner, you can create branded stickers with a logo, a slogan, or promotions.

• 🏢 Canva – Sticker templates with corporate design
• 🛒 Sticker Mule – Printing physical stickers on layouts
• 📈 ManyChat – Integration of stickers into chatbots WhatsApp/Telegram

Example of use:

1. Create a Canva sticker with QR-discounted
2. Export to PNG with transparent background
3. Download to Sticker.ly and add to the customer pack
4. Send a sticker in chat rooms as part of a promotional campaign

This approach increases engagement by 30-40% compared to normal text messages, the main thing is not to overload the stickers with information: the optimal text size is up to 10 characters, the color gamut is no more than 3 shades.

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Branded stickers are more effective than banners: 7 out of 10 users keep them, while advertising messages are ignored in 80% of cases.

FAQ: Frequent questions about stickers on Xiaomi