How to Use Emojis on Android

Find and use emojis on Android phones. Access the emoji panel from the keyboard globe icon or smiley face. Works on Samsung, Pixel, and all Android 10+ devices.

💡 Emoji appearance varies by Android version and phone brand — Samsung and Pixel have different emoji designs.

✓Android 10+ uses the Noto Emoji font by Google
✓Gboard (Google Keyboard) has a dedicated emoji button and search
✓Samsung Keyboard has emoji categories and sticker support
✓Emoji can be searched by keyword on most modern keyboards

Step-by-Step Guide

1Open any app with a keyboard
2Tap the smiley face 😊 or Globe icon on your keyboard
3The emoji panel appears
4Swipe between categories or use the search icon
5Tap an emoji to insert it

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