Introduction: Why Xiaomi emojis are different from other smartphones
If you switched to Xiaomi from another Android smartphone or iPhone, you probably noticed that the emoji here look different. This is not an accident, but a feature of the firmware. MIUI. Unlike the βnakedβ Android, where emoticons depend on the version of the system, Xiaomi uses its own graphics sets β and they are regularly updated. MIUI 14 emojis became flatter and minimalistic, and in the MIUI 15 Returned Volumetric Shadows for Some Symbols.
But it is not so simple: different models Xiaomi, Redmi and other POCO There may be different versions of emojis, even if there is one firmware, because the manufacturer sometimes tests new designs on individual devices before a mass upgrade. In addition, users often face the problem when emoticons sent from Xiaomi are displayed differently to the recipient (for example, in the form of black and white squares or outdated versions). In this article, we will understand how to control emojis on your device, where to find hidden characters and how to install alternative sets.
Where to find all the emojis on Xiaomi: standard ways
Basic set of emojis in MIUI It's available in any messenger or text input field to open the emoji bar:
- Open any application for correspondence (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).
- Tap the text input field - the keyboard will appear at the bottom.
- Click on the emoji icon (π) near-space.
- Scroll through the tabs below to see all categories: smiling faces, animals, food, sports and more.
V MIUI 14/15 The emoji panel is divided into 8 This is what's hidden in each of them:
- π Faces and emotions - from the classical π rarer π₯² ("weeping").
- π΅ Animals and nature are even there. π¦ (furnace πͺ² (bug).
- π Food and beverages β including regional dishes, such as, π₯ (dumplings π’ (odong).
- β½ Sports and Activity β Emojis for Football, Basketball and Even Fans πͺ (kite).
- π Transport and travel from π² (before-bike π (rocket).
- π¨ Objects are household items, for example, 𧴠(lotion 𧡠(needle-strand).
- π‘ Symbols - arrows, zodiac signs, mathematical symbols.
- π³οΈ Flags: All countries of the world + regional flags (e.g. regional flags, π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Scotland).
If you're missing a standard set, you can activate hidden emojis.
- Hold your finger on any emoji on the panel.
- In the menu that appears, select Show All Emojis (if you donβt have one, update your Gboard or SwiftKey keyboard).
- Scroll down β there may be rare characters that donβt appear in the main tabs.
How to change the style of emojis on Xiaomi: from iOS to Samsung
Not everyone likes Xiaomi's emoji design. Fortunately, it can be changed -- there are a few ways to do this:
Method 1: Change the keyboard (the easiest)
Install an alternative keyboard that supports other emoji styles:
- π± Gboard β allows you to choose the design of emoji in the settings (iOS, Samsung, Google).
- β¨οΈ SwiftKey β supports emoji themes including Twitter style (X).
- π¨ Kika Keyboard β offers unique sets of emojis.
To change the style on Gboard:
- Go to Settings β System β Language and input β Virtual keyboard.
- Choose Gboard. β Settings β Topics, emojis and GIF.
- Click Emoji Style and select your favorite (such as iOS or Samsung).
Method 2: Install custom font (for advanced)
If you want to change the emoji at the system level, you will need:
- Unlock the bootloader on your Xiaomi (instructions are available on the site) 4PDA).
- Install Magisk and Emoji Replacer.
- Download your favorite emoji set (for example, iOS 16 or Samsung One) UI) ttf.
- Through Magisk, activate the module and restart the device.
Risks of changing system fonts
β οΈ Note: Changing system fonts may disrupt some applications (such as Viber or Snapchat) if they use their own emoji libraries.
| Modification | Difficulty | Root is required. | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change of keyboard | β (simple) | β No. | Emojis only change in the keyboard, not in the entire system. |
| Magisk + Emoji Replacer | βββ (middle-of-the-road) | β Yes. | Possible app failures |
| Custom firmware | ββββ (difficult) | β Yes. | Loss of warranty, risk of "bricking" |
Hidden and secret emojis on Xiaomi: how to find rare symbols
V MIUI There are emojis that don't show up in the standard panel, but are available through special combinations or applications:
1. Symbols Combinations for Hidden Emojis
Some emojis only appear when you type in certain sequences. Try typing them into the text box:
- π¨βοΈ + π₯ β appear π©Ί (stethoscope, doctor's symbol).
- π§ + π³ β appear π¨π³ (cook).
- π€ + πΌ β The palette of skin colors will open for the emoji "handshake".
2. Apps for finding rare emojis
Install one of these apps to access the advanced suites:
- π Emoji Kitchen (from Google) β allows you to combine emoji into new ones (for example, emoji, π» + π = pumpkin).
- π² Emoji Maker β Creates custom emojis from your photos.
- π Emoji All β shows all available characters, including rare ones (e.g., Emoji All, π« β "melting-stone").
3. Secret emojis in MIUI
Xiaomiβs firmware has hidden characters that can be inserted through the clipboard:
- Copy one of these codes: π§βπ€ // student π©βπ€ // lamb π« // heart-shaped hand
- Insert the code in any input field β the symbol will appear automatically.
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To quickly find the right smiley, use a search in the keyboard. For example, in Gboard, type "heart" - the system will show all the options: β€οΈ, π, π©·, π.
Problems with displaying emojis on Xiaomi and how to fix them
Xiaomi users often face the fact that emojis are displayed incorrectly: instead of color pictures appear black and white squares (β), We're going to have outdated versions or blank fields:
1. Black squares instead of emojis
This means that your system does not support Unicode of the version that the emoji refers to.
- π± Update the firmware MIUI until the latest version MIUI 15 supported by Unicode 15.1).
- π Install a keyboard with support for new emojis (e.g. Gboard).
- π οΈ For older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) Only a custom firmware will help.
2.Emojis are displayed in old style
If you see an emoji in style MIUI 12, though you've got a worth MIUI 14, the problem is in the cache:
βοΈ What to do if emojis are outdated
3.Emoticons are distorted in messengers
Some applications (e.g, VK or Slack) use their own emoji kits to fix it:
- π In the messenger settings, find the option Use system emojis and turn it on.
- π§ For Telegram: Go to Settings β chat β Emoji and select Systems.
β οΈ Note: If after the update MIUI Emojis are gone, check your language settings, sometimes reset regional settings to Settings. β Additionally. β Language and input solve the problem.
How to add new emoticons to Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions
If the standard set is not enough, you can install additional emojis.
Method 1: Installation through applications
The safest method is to use specialized programs:
- Download one of the apps from Google Play: Emoji Fonts for Flipfont (requires Magisk). iFont - allows you to install fonts without root. ZFont - supports emoji in the style of iOS, Samsung, Google.
iOS 16.4
Follow the instructions of the application for installation.
Reset the device.
Method 2: Manual addition through ADB
For advanced users, there is a method through ADB (It doesnβt require root, but it needs to be debugged. USB):
- Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings β About Phone).
- Activate Debugging by USB in Settings β For developers.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put secure sysui_emoji_overlay "com.google.android.emoji.compat" This will force emojis from Google.
- Reset the device.
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Installation of custom emoji without root is possible, but after updating MIUI They can reset to the standard. We recommend that you fix the changes through Magisk.
Comparison of emojis on different Xiaomi models: what has changed since 2020
Xiaomi emojis have evolved with firmware. This is how emojis have changed in recent versions. MIUI:
| MIUI version | Year of release | Features of emoji | Example ("tears of joy" emoji) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 | 2020 | Volume, shadow, bright colors | π (round face, big tears) |
| MIUI 12.5 | 2021 | Flatter, fewer shadows | π (reduced tears, less round face) |
| MIUI 13 | 2022 | New emojis added (π« , π©·), changed hand style | π (more simplistic design) |
| MIUI 14 | 2023 | Unicode 15 support for new professions (π§π¨) | π (minimalist, with almost no shadows) |
| MIUI 15 | 2026 | Return of light volume, new animations | π (Tears with sequins, dynamic effect) |
It is interesting that on budget models (Redmi). 10A, POCO M4) Emojis can be updated with a delay - sometimes they lag behind. 1-2 version MIUI from the flagships (Xiaomi) 13, Mix Fold 3).
It is also worth noting that on Android One devices (e.g. Mi). A3) Google's emoji, not Xiaomi's, is the one that's connected to Google's policy of unifying design on pure Android.