How to Make, Edit, and Delete a Memoji and Memoji Stickers
Whether it’s a wink, laugh, smile, or thumbs up, an emoji can show how you feel without saying a word. But thanks to Apple’s recent software updates, you can express yourself even more with a Memoji—an avatar that looks just like you.
At Asurion, our experts help millions of customers (and counting) get the most out of their tech, and they’ve been hard at work testing the coolest iPhone features to find the best ones for you. Among them: Memoji and Memoji stickers. Here are their tips for how to create a Memoji of your own and share them in Messages and FaceTime calls.
What is a Memoji?
A Memoji is a fully customized avatar that you can create to mimic your personality and mood. It’s similar to Apple’s Animoji (or animated emoji) feature, which allows you to send voice recordings and facial expressions in the form of different animals and objects like chocolate swirls (aka: poop). Memojis, however, can actually resemble you or someone else. Cool, right?
What are Memoji stickers?
Another way to show off your playful side is with new Memoji stickers, static cartoon images you can use in texts, emails or other apps. When you create a Memoji, it automatically becomes a sticker pack filled with pre-loaded reactions.
How do Memojis work?
Before you get too excited about your iPhone Memoji, it’s important to understand the technology behind them. Facial tracking sensors—like those used for FaceID—recognize your movements and expressions and mirror them. But only iPhone X and newer models can create animated Memojis with their front-facing TrueDepth cameras. Have an older device? Don’t worry, you can still make a Memoji and share them as stickers. We’ll show you how.
How to make a Memoji
Making a Memoji is as fun and silly as it sounds. Ready to get started? Here’s how to set up a Memoji in a few easy steps:
Open Messages and tap the Compose button (or pencil icon). You can also tap an existing conversation.
Tap the Memoji button, then swipe right and tap the plus sign.
How to make Memoji on iPhone 6/7/8
Thanks to recent iOS updates, older iPhone models can also create a Memoji—iPhone 6, iPhone 7, and iPhone 8—but they can only be used as stickers. Wondering how to get Memoji stickers on your phone? Follow these steps:
Create a Memoji using the steps above.
Open the Keyboard and tap the Memoji Stickers button.
Choose a sticker, then tap the Send button.
How to change your Memoji
There are a ton of ways to customize your Memoji so it looks more like you, from hair color to sideburns. You can even add personal touches like piercings, accessories, beauty marks, or a gold tooth. It’s simple:
Tap through each customizable feature—skin tone, hairstyle, eye color—and choose how you want your Memoji to look. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of each section to add options like freckles and beards.
Drag the sliders from left to right to adjust the color of your facial features. You can also tap the color wheel for even more varieties.
When you’re finished, tap Done to save your Memoji.
How to edit a Memoji
Want to try a different look? Create a Memoji to match your every mood. And if you don’t love how one turns out, give it a makeover with just a tap. Here’s how to edit Memoji on an iPhone:
Open Messages and tap the Compose button (or pencil icon). You can also open an existing conversation.
Tap the Memoji button in the App Tray, then select the Memoji you want to edit.
Tap the More button (or three dots), then tap Edit.
Customize your Memoji and tap Done when you’re finished.
Where to use your Memoji
Now, the fun begins! Once you’ve created and customized your Memoji, you can start using it in Messages and FaceTime calls. Just pick a Memoji from your list and try one of the methods below.
Record a 30-second video message of your Memoji and send it as a text.
Open Messages and tap the Compose button (or pencil icon). You can also tap an existing conversation.
Tap the Memoji button, then swipe left and choose a Memoji.
Tap the Record button to create a message and tap the Stop button when you’re finished. Your voice recording will play back to you.
Tap the Send button to share your Memoji message, or the Trash button to start over.
Choose a Memoji sticker or create your own, then send it as a reaction.
Open Messages and tap the Compose button (or pencil icon). You can also tap an existing conversation.
Open the keyboard, tap the Memoji Stickers button and choose a sticker. You can also create one using the Memoji button and dragging your Memoji into the chat.
Tap the Send button to share it as a reaction.
Add personality to video calls and appear as your Memoji on FaceTime.
Open FaceTime and start a call.
When the call begins, tap the Effects button (or star icon), then tap a Memoji.
Complete the FaceTime call as your Memoji. It will replace your head until you tap the x button to close the feature.
Can I use Memoji on Android phones?
You can send a Memoji to someone with an Android device, it’ll just show up as a video file. Samsung S9 and later models have a feature called AR Emoji, an avatar you can create similar to the Memoji. Android users can also use third-party apps like Bitmoji or Boo – 3D Avatar to make their own version and share it others.
How to delete a Memoji
When it’s time to delete a Memoji, you can do so easily in the Messages app. But be warned: once you get rid of a Memoji, you’ll have to start from scratch if you ever want to use it again. Ready to delete? Here’s how to get Memoji off your iPhone and make room for the new ones you’ll create:
Open Messages and tap the Compose button (or pencil icon). You can also tap an existing conversation.
Tap the Memoji button and select a Memoji.
Tap the More button, or three dots, then tap Remove. Your Memoji will be deleted.
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