Apple emojis have long become the benchmark of emoji design - their bright colors, smooth shapes and detail are liked by many users. MIUI People often wonder: can you replace standard Android emojis with iPhone ones without rooting rights and complex manipulations? The answer is yes, and the easiest way to do it through system themes.
In this article, we will take a Step-by-step, how to install iOS emoji on Redmi, POCO Or Mi through the official app Topics, what pitfalls can occur, and what to do if emojis are not displayed in messengers. MIUI 12–14 (Android 12–14) without needing root access or custom firmware installation.
⚠️ Important: Replacing emojis through themes is a visual trick. In some apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram), emojis can be displayed in their original form due to cache or messenger features.
Make sure your Xiaomi is updated to the latest version. MIUI. Check it out in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If the update is available, install it to avoid conflicts with topics.
1.Preparation: What you need to install an iOS emoji on Xiaomi
Before you start replacing smileys, prepare your smartphone and check the key points:
✅ Version. MIUI. The method works MIUI 12-14. on older versions (e.g, MIUI 11) there may be problems with theme compatibility. Update the system through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
✅ The Themes app should be installed by default. If you delete it, download it from Google Play or restore it through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Remotely.
✅ Free space. Themes with emojis weigh between 10 and 50 MB. Make sure that the device has at least 200-300 MB of free space in the Settings section. → Warehouse.
⚠️ Attention: If you are using POCO Launcher or third-party shells (like Nova Launcher), emojis may not change in system applications. MIUI through settings → Home screen.
- 📱 Check out the smartphone model: the method works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices POCO s MIUI (Except for the Mi A-series on pure Android).
- 🔄 Reset the keyboard cache: after installing the themes, reset the Gboard app data or MIUI Keyboard in Settings → Annexes → All applications.
- 🌐 Device region: if your smartphone is tied to China (China firmware) ROM), Some topics may not be available. The solution is to shift the region to Global.
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If the emojis haven’t changed in WhatsApp after installing themes, clear the messenger’s cache in the app’s settings. This will force it to reload the emoji fonts.
2. Step-by-step instructions: how to install iPhone emojis through themes
Now, to the process itself, follow the instructions carefully, because skipping the steps can cause emojis to go unused.
🔹 Step 1. Open the "Themes" app"
On the home screen, look for the Theme icon (usually a blue one with a brush) and if it's not, search the system by swiping down on the home screen.
🔹 Step 2. Go to the "Emoji" section"
In the lower menu of the application, select the tab "Emoji" (or "Smiley" in some versions). MIUI). If there is no such tab, update the Themes app via Google Play.
🔹 Step 3: Find a theme with an iOS emoji
In the search bar, enter the request:
iOS emoji
Apple emoji
iPhone smiley
The system will offer several themes – choose the one that has the most downloads and the highest rating (⭐4.5+).
🔹 Step 4. Apply the topic
Click on your favorite theme, then tap "Apply" (or "Download" if the theme is not already downloaded) and wait for the download and installation to be completed.
🔹 Step 5: Reset the device
After applying the theme, be sure to restart your smartphone, which is necessary to make the changes take effect in all applications.
Open the keyboard and check the emojis in standard messages
Make sure that the emojis have changed in SMS-annex
Check the mapping in Telegram/WhatsApp (cache cleaning may be required)
Reboot your phone if your emojis have not changed-->
⚠️ Note: Some iOS emoji themes may contain ads or additional items (such as modified icons.
3 Why the emojis haven't changed: Common problems and solutions
Even after a successful installation, emojis may not display correctly, and we'll look at the underlying causes and ways to address them.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Smiley hasn't changed in WhatsApp/Telegram | Messengers cache emoji fonts | Clear the app cache in Settings → Apps |
| Emojis are displayed only in SMS | The theme is not applied to all system applications | Reset the theme and restart the phone |
| Smiley looks "broken" (squares) | Incompatibility with the Android version | Update. MIUI or choose another topic |
| Subject not set (error) | Insufficient space or conflict with other topics | Clear the cache of the "Themes" application and try again |
🔧 Additional steps if nothing helps:
- 🔄 Reset the keyboard settings: go to Settings → System system → Language and input → Virtual keyboard and reset settings.
- 📱 Check regional settings: some themes only work in the selected region of India or Global.
- 🛠️ Use alternative methods: If the themes didn’t work, try installing emojis through Magisk (requires root).
What to do if the topic is removed after the update MIUI?
4. The best themes with iOS emoji for Xiaomi: TOP-5 tested
Not all iPhone emoji themes are equally good, and we tested dozens of themes and selected the best ones for quality, compatibility and no ads.
🏆 1. "iOS 16 Emoji for MIUI" Ratings: ⭐4.8 | Size: 22 MB
An exact copy of the emoji from iOS 16 with support for animations.
— Works on MIUI 13-14 bug-free.
— The only theme that correctly displays emojis on Instagram and VK.
🥈 2. "Apple Emoji Pack 2023" Rating: ⭐4.7 | Size: 18MB
Lightweight theme with emoji from iOS 15.4.
It does not change the system icons (only smileys).
— Suitable for weak devices (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3).
🥉 3. "iOS Emoji + Icons" Ratings: ⭐4.6 | Size: 45MB
Package with emoji and icons in the style of iOS.
It may be in conflict with some of the squatters.
Requires rebooting for full application.
🎨 4. "Minimal iOS Emoji" Rating: ⭐4.5 | Size: 15MB
Simplified emojis without unnecessary details.
— Perfect for AMOLED-screens (black background).
- Doesn't support animated emojis.
🆕 5. "iOS 17 Emoji Beta" Rating: ⭐4.4 | Size: 30MB
Emoji from the latest beta version of iOS 17.
— It may be unstable at MIUI 12.
- Requires regular updates.
🔍 How to find these topics?
Open the "Themes" annex" → Go to the "Emoji" tab" → In the search bar, enter the exact title of the theme (for example, iOS 16 Emoji for). MIUI). If the topic is not found, try changing the region in your Mi Account settings to India or Singapore.
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Top Topics with high ratings (⭐4.5+) and lots of downloads (100K+) It is usually more stable and compatible with different versions. MIUI.
5. Alternative ways: how to put iOS emoji without it
If the topic method didn't work, or if you need a deeper change, consider alternatives. They're more complicated, but they give you better results.
🔧 Method 1: Installation with Magisk (requires root)
This will require:
1 Unlocked bootloader and root rights (via Magisk).
2. iOS Emoji Font module for Magisk (you can download on the Internet) XDA Developers).
3. FontManager application for the application of font.
⚠️ Attention: Installing Magisk modules incorrectly can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot).Before experimenting, backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
📲 Method 2: Change the font through ADB (rootless)
This method works for MIUI 13+ It does not require the rights of a superuser:
1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Connect Xiaomi by USB and allow debugging (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 taps by assembly number → Turn on Debugging. USB).
3. execute the command:
adb shell settings put secure sysui_theme_customization 14. Download. APK with an iOS font (e.g. iFont) and apply it.
🖥️ Method 3: Using a keyboard with an iOS emoji
Some keyboards (such as Gboard or SwiftKey) allow you to change the style of emoji:
1. Install the keyboard from Google Play.
2. Go to her settings. → Emoji settings → Choose iOS.
3. Apply the changes and restart the keyboard.
- ⚡ Pros of alternative methods: work in all applications, including WhatsApp and Telegram.
- ⚠️ Cons: Requires technical skills or root rights, risk of disrupting the stability of the system.
6.How to Get Back Standard Android Emojis
If you don’t like iPhone emojis or have problems with display, you can return the original emoji in a few steps.
🔙 Step 1. Reset the theme by default
Open the "Themes" annex" → Go to "My Subjects" → Find the current theme from the iOS emoji and click "Delete." Then apply the standard Default theme or MIUI.
🔙 Step 2: Clear the cache of system applications
Go to Settings. → Annexes → Manage applications and clear the cache for:
- Topics.
— MIUI Keyboard (or Gboard)
— Communications (SMS-attachment)
🔙 Step 3. Reset the device
After resetting themes and clearing the cache, be sure to restart your smartphone so that the changes take effect.
❗ If the emoji didn't come back:
Check if additional fonts are installed via iFont or Magisk.
— Remove all unofficial APK, type-change.
— In extreme cases, reset settings through Settings. → Additionally. → Resetting settings (data not deleted).