Step 1: Update WhatsApp
The first thing you need to do is ensure that your WhatsApp application is up to date. Open the App Store on your iPhone and go to the “Updates” tab. If you see an available update for WhatsApp, tap the “Update” button next to it. If you don’t find an update, it means that you’re already using the latest version and can proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Install an Emoji Keyboard App
Since the default emojis in WhatsApp are not the same as the ones on the iPhone, you’ll need to install a third-party emoji keyboard app. There are several options available on the App Store, such as “Emoji Keyboard by EmojiWorks” or “Gboard – the Google Keyboard.” Install any of these apps, or any other emoji keyboard app of your choice, by following the usual installation process on your iPhone.
Step 3: Enable the Emoji Keyboard
After installing the emoji keyboard app, you need to enable it on your iPhone to use it with WhatsApp. To do this, go to your iPhone’s Settings, scroll down and tap on “General,” then select “Keyboard,” and finally “Keyboards.” Here, tap on “Add New Keyboard.” You’ll see a list of installed keyboards, find the emoji keyboard app you installed in Step 2 and tap on it to add it to your iPhone’s keyboard options.
Step 4: Set the Emoji Keyboard as Default
Now that you’ve added the emoji keyboard to your iPhone, you need to set it as the default keyboard. Head back to the “Keyboard” settings, tap on “Keyboards” again, and this time tap on “Edit” at the top-right corner. A list of keyboards will appear, including the emoji keyboard app you installed. Tap on the three horizontal lines next to the emoji keyboard and drag it to the top of the list. This sets the emoji keyboard as your default keyboard.
Step 5: Start Using iPhone Emojis on WhatsApp
With the emoji keyboard set as default, you can start using iPhone emojis on WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp and go to a chat window. Tap on the text input field to bring up the keyboard, and you should see a globe or emoji icon next to the spacebar. Tap on it to switch to the emoji keyboard. Now you’ll have access to the iPhone emojis, and you can use them just like you would with any other keyboard.
By following these simple steps, you can easily get iPhone emojis on WhatsApp. Once you have the emoji keyboard app installed and set as default, using iPhone emojis becomes a breeze. Enjoy expressing yourself with a wider range of emoticons and have fun chatting with your friends on WhatsApp!