Emojis on Xiaomi smartphones are not updated as often as you would like - the manufacturer ties them to major MIUI releases or Android updates. If you are bored with outdated emojis, and the system does not offer fresh versions, there are several ways to get the latest emoji without waiting for an official update from Xiaomi. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods: from standard updates through settings to manually replacing fonts and using third-party keyboards.
It is important to understand that emoji on Xiaomi depend on three components: Android version, shell. MIUI And the typefaces are set, like smartphones. MIUI 14 with Android 13 use emojis of 2022, while in the MIUI 15 Android 14 may already have emojis 2023-2026 releases. OTA-Updates, chances of fresh emojis through standard methods are minimal - you will have to act manually.
1. Check the current version of the emoji on Xiaomi
Before you update the emoji, make sure they are really outdated.
- 🔍 Open any messenger application (such as WhatsApp or Telegram).
- 📱 Find the emoji 😂 (Tears of laughter: newer versions have rounder eyes and less aggressive mouth.
- 🔄 Compare it to Emojipedia – if your emoji looks different, they’re outdated.
- ⚙️ Check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
If your MIUI version is older than 13.0 and Android is lower than 12, emojis are guaranteed to be irrelevant. For example, the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12.5 has 2020 emojis, while even budget new models like the POCO M6 Pro receive updates more often.
2. Update emoji through official software (the safest way)
If your smartphone is still supported by Xiaomi, try updating the emoji with standard software, which does not require root rights and is suitable for 90% of users.
- Update. MIUI last-minute: 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system. 🔄 Click Check Updates and Install Available Packages. ⚠️ If no updates, your model is no longer supported by Xiaomi – go to manual methods.
Update Google Services (for emojis):
- 🛒 Open the Google Play Store and find Google Play Services.
- 🔄 Update the app – this can update some of the emojis in Gboard and other Google services.
- Replace files with Root Explorer: 1. Copy the downloaded fonts to /system/fonts/2. Replace existing files (create a backup of the originals!) 3. Set 644 rights (rw-r-----) for new files 4. Reboot your phone
If the emojis haven’t changed after the reboot, clear the cache to Settings → Apps → Application Management → System Apps → Fonts. Also check if your keyboard (like Gboard) overrides system emojis.
What if the phone does not turn on after replacing the fonts?
4.Using third-party keyboards with new emojis
The easiest way to get fresh emojis is to install a keyboard that supports them.This method doesn't require root and works on any Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 9A or POCO X3 NFC.
The best keyboards with current emojis:
- 🎨 Gboard (Google Keyboard): automatically updates emojis through Google Play Services. In settings, enable Show emojis in the style of Android Q+.
- 📱 SwiftKey: Supports 2023-2026 emojis, but requires manual packet updates in settings.
- 🔄 Emoji Keyboard — Cute Emoticons, GIF: Allows you to choose the style of emoji (iOS, Samsung, Google, etc).
- 🌐 Fleksy: lightweight keyboard with support for the latest Unicode emoji.
In order for the emoji to be displayed correctly in the recipient, the recipient must also use a keyboard that supports new emojis. 🥹 (Crying face) via Gboard, and the recipient has an old version MIUI, He'll see an empty square or an outdated version.
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If after installing a new keyboard, emojis are displayed clumsy, clear the cache of the Android System WebView app in the phone settings.
5. Update emojis via Magisk (without full root)
If you don’t want to unlock the bootloader but are ready for minimal system modifications, you can use Magisk modules.This method works on most Xiaomi devices with Android 10 and later.
Step-by-step:
- Install Magisk: 📱 Download the latest version of Magisk from GitHub. 🔧 Install. ZIP through TWRP patchy boot.img (instructions 4PDA).
Install the module with the emoji:
- 🛒 In Magisk Manager, find the Emoji Replacer or iFont module.
- 🎨 Select an emoji package (e.g. Google Notocolor 2026).
- 🔄 Reboot the phone.
The advantage of this method is that it can roll back changes in one click (just remove the module in Magisk). However, some banking applications (such as SberBank Online) may stop working due to the presence of Magisk - use the MagiskHide module to mask root.
6. Problems and Solutions in Updating Emojis
Even after a successful emoji update, there may be problems, including errors and ways to correct them.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Emojis are displayed in squares | Incompatibility of fonts with the Android version | Install fonts for your version of the OS or use a keyboard with Unicode 15.0+ support |
| Emoticons are only changed in some applications | Keyboard or messenger redefines system emojis | Clear the app cache or change the keyboard to Gboard |
| After replacing the fonts, the phone restarts | Incorrect access rights to files | Set the permissions 644 for fonts and restart |
| Emojis look blurry | Low font resolution or system scaling | Download fonts with a resolution of at least 128x128px or disable zoom in settings |
⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi.eu or custom firmware, some emoji modules may conflict with the modified system.
7. Alternative methods: emoji packs and stickers
If none of these methods work, consider alternatives:
- 📦 Emoji Keyboard Packs: Additional emoji sets can be downloaded on Gboard or SwiftKey (e.g. Twitter Emoji or Samsung One). UI).
- 🎨 Telegram and WhatsApp have sticker packs that will replace emoji in chat rooms.
- 🖼️ Emoji Copy Paste or Cool Symbols Apps Let You Embed Any Emoji as Text.
- 🔄 Design topics MIUI: Some topics in Settings → The design changes the style of emoji (but not their set).
These methods will not update the system emoji, but will visually solve the problem in most applications, for example, in Telegram you can completely replace the standard emoji package with TgEmoji, which is updated monthly.
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If your Xiaomi smartphone is older than 2-3 years, an official emoji update is unlikely, in which case the best option is a third-party keyboard (Gboard) or Magisk modules.