How to change emoticons on Xiaomi to the style of the iPhone: 5 proven ways

Why do Xiaomi and iPhone emojis look different?

If you’ve switched from an iPhone to a Xiaomi smartphone (like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Xiaomi 14 Ultra), you’ve probably noticed that emojis in messages, social media and instant messengers look different. The fact is that each manufacturer uses its own set of emojis — Apple has a proprietary design Apple Color Emoji, and Xiaomi (like most Android devices) — the standard set of Noto Color Emoji from Google.

The difference is striking: Apple emojis have smoother contours, bright colors and unique details (for example, the face of the emoji). 😂 iOS is slightly bent, and Android is symmetrical, and some emojis may be missing or appear in black and white if they are not in the standard set. MIUI.

Fortunately, you can change your emoticons on Xiaomi to the style of the iPhone in several ways, from simple installation of the application to deep customization of the system fonts. Below we will discuss all the options, including their pros and cons.

Method 1: Install an application with an iOS emoji (the easiest method)

If you don’t want to dig into the system settings, the quickest way is to install a dedicated app from Google Play, which replaces the display of emojis only inside yourself without affecting the system fonts.

The best applications for this task:

• 📱 Emoji Fonts for Flipfont – lets you choose the style of iOS 16/17 It works with most keyboards (including Gboard and SwiftKey).
• 🎨 iFont (Expert of Fonts) – supports downloading custom emoji fonts, including packages from Apple. Requires root rights to completely replace.
• 💬 Textra SMS — A messenger with support for changing the style of emoji, suitable if you want to see "apple" emoji only in the SMS.

⚠️ Note: Most of these apps only replace emojis in their interface. Other messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) and system windows will keep emojis as standard. Global replacement will require more sophisticated methods.

Download an app from Google Play (e.g. iFont)

Check compatibility with your Xiaomi model

Make a backup copy of the data (in case of failure)

Restart the phone after installation-->

Method 2: Replace the system font emoji (for advanced users)

To completely replace the emoji at the system level, you will need to install custom font, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15, but requires unlocking the bootloader or root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the archive with the Apple Color Emoji font (for example, from the XDA Developers website).
2. Unpack the archive and find the.ttf files (usually AppleColorEmoji.ttf and AppleColorEmoji@2x.ttf).
3. Using a root-access file manager (such as Root Explorer), copy files to /system/fonts/.
4. Change the access rights to 644 (read for all, write for owner only).
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly replacing system fonts can lead to interface crash or "eternal" boot.Be sure to have a backup of NANDroid or the option to roll back via Fastboot before the procedure.

Method 3: Using MIUI themes with iOS emoji

MIUI supports custom themes, some of which include replacing emojis, which does not require root rights, but does not work on all devices (depending on the firmware version).

How to install the theme with an iOS emoji:

1. Open the Themes app on your Xiaomi.
2. In the search box, enter the query: iOS emoji or Apple style.
3. Select your favorite theme (e.g., "iOS 17 Emoji Pack" or "Apple Emoji Theme").
4. Click Apply and confirm installation.

🔍 Important: Not all themes are replacing emoji globally - some only work in system applications (Messages, Contacts). on WhatsApp or Instagram, emojis may remain standard.

Method 4: Installation of Magisk module for iOS emoji

If your Xiaomi device has an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, you can use special modules to replace emojis.This method is safer than manually replacing fonts, since modules are tested by the community.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager and make sure you have root access.
2. Download the iOS Emoji Magisk Module (available on XDA or GitHub).
3. Open Magisk, go to the Modules section and click Install from Storage.
4. Select the downloaded module file and confirm the installation.
5. Reset the device.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🔄 Easy to roll back (just remove the module in Magisk).
• 🛡️ Less risk of "breaking" the system compared to manually replacing fonts.
• 🔄 Modules are regularly updated (support for new versions of Apple emojis).

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Before installing the Magisk module, check its compatibility with your version of MIUI. Some modules may conflict with the shell, causing lags in the interface.

Method 5: Using a keyboard with an iOS emoji

If you want an Apple emoji when you're typing, you just need to change the keyboard. Some keyboards allow you to choose the style of the emoji regardless of the system settings.

Best options:

• 🎹 Gboard (Google Keyboard) – in the settings you can enable the display of emoji in the style of iOS (themes section) → Smiley faces).
• 📱 SwiftKey – supports changing the style of emoji through settings (Designation) → Smiley faces).
• 🍎 iOS Emoji Keyboard – Apple’s dedicated emoji keyboard (available on Google Play).

🔧 How to set up:

1. Install the selected keyboard from the Play Market.
2. Activate it in settings: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
3. In the keyboard settings, find the Smiley or Themes section and select the iOS style.

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Changing the keyboard is the safest way to get an iOS emoji, but it only works when typing.In the messages received, emojis will remain standard.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When replacing emoji with Xiaomi, users often encounter mistakes, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: After replacing fonts, some emojis are displayed with squares (□).

Solution: This means that the system font doesn't support all characters.

• Install a more complete emoji package (e.g. Apple Color Emoji + Noto Fallback).
• Use a Magisk module that includes backup fonts.

Problem 2: On WhatsApp or Telegram, the emojis haven't changed.

Solution: Messengers often use their own fonts, in this case:

• Try changing the theme in the messenger settings (for example, Telegram has the option Change Emoji Style).
• Use the Xposed Emoji Changer module (requires root).

⚠️ Note: If after replacing the emoji in system applications (Messages, Calendar) there are artifacts (blurred or cropped emojis), this means that the selected font is not optimized for the screen resolution of your Xiaomi. @2x or @3x (high-end DPI).

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