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Are you tired of seeing emojis on your iPhone’s keyboard? Here’s how to disable them:
Disable Emoji | Disable Emoji Keyboard
To disable the emoji keyboard in iOS:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to General > Keyboard and tap Keyboards on the top.
- Tap Edit, then tap the red circle next to Emoji.
- Tap Delete.
Now, you will no longer see the emoji icon on the default keyboard in Messages or anywhere else in iOS. Emojis will not be offered as predictive text suggestions.
Want to learn more about emojis on your iPhone? Read: Using Emojis on iPhone, iPad, and Mac; iOS 11 rumors: release date and features.
Enable Emoji | Enable Emoji Keyboard: Turn Emoji Back On
If you’d like to re-enable the emoji keyboard on your iOS device:
- Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Keyboards.
- Tap Add New Keyboard and scroll down until you find Emoji.
- Tap Emoji.
The emoji keyboard is now back on your device. You can remove it from the default keyboard by tapping the small smiley face on the bottom left. Emoji suggestions will appear as predictive text, and (if you use Messages in iOS 10) emoji-compatible words will be highlighted in orange when you tap the emoji button and choose the appropriate emoji.
Looking for alternatives to Messages and other standard iPhone apps? Read: Best Alternatives to Messages and Other Built-in iPhone Apps.
FAQs
1. Can I disable emojis for specific apps only?
No, disabling the emoji keyboard will remove it from all apps on your iOS device.
2. Can I still receive or send emojis if I disable the emoji keyboard?
Yes, you can still receive and send emojis even if you disable the emoji keyboard. You can still see and send emojis through the copy-paste method or by using alternative emoji apps from the App Store.