How to Use Memoji Stickers on iPhone or iPad

Memojis are a new feature introduced to iPhone and iPad in 2018. They are similar to Animojis, but they allow you to create a custom cartoon face of yourself that you can use in Messages, Facetime, and camera effects. When you create a...

Method 1 of 5:

Creating a Custom Memoji

Open Messages
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. It has an icon with a green speech bubble. Tap the icon on your home screen to open Messages.
Tap
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or open an existing conversation. To start a new conversation, tap the blue icon that resembles a pencil and paper. To open an existing conversation, tap a conversation in your list of conversations.
Tap the Animoji icon. It has an icon that resembles a monkey face. It's below the text box where you enter your messages.
1. If you don't see these icons, tap the App Store icon with a capital "A" to display app icons below your message bar.
2. Animojis and Memojis are not available on older model iPhones and iPads. In order to use Animojis, you need iOS 12 or later with an iPhone X or newer, or a 3rd-generation iPad Pro or later.
Tap +. It's the blue plus (+) icon next to your Animoji sticker icons on the left. This opens the Memoji creation tool.
Select a part type to customize. Tap a tab at the top of the page to select a part type to customize. Swipe left or right on the tabs to scroll through the tabs. Parts you can customize include the following:
1. Skin
2. Hairstyle
3. Head Shape
4. Eyes
5. Brows
6. Nose & Lips
7. Ears
8. Facial Hair
9. Eyewear
10. Headwear.
Select a color. Some part types, such as skin, hairstyle, eyes, and eyewear allow you to select a color. Tap one of the swatch circles to select a color. Then use the slider bar below the swatches to adjust the color tint.
1. Some parts allow you to select different colors for different features. Glasses allow you to select a different color for the frames and lenses. Hairstyle allows you to select a hair color and a separate color for highlights.
2. If you don't see the color you want as one of the default colors, scroll to the right and tap the icon that resembles multiple colored circles to display more colors.
Select a custom part. Most part types display a list of images you can tap to select a part. Tap the image that most closely resembles the part you want to select.
1. You can select your age under "Head shape".
Tap Done. Once you are happy with the way your Memoji looks, tap Done in the upper-right corner. This saves your Memoji alongside all the Animojis in your list.
1. To edit, duplicate or delete a Memoji, Open it in Messages and tap the icon with three dots in the lower-left corner. Tap Edit to open the Memoji in the editor. Tap Duplicate to create a copy of your Memoji. Tap Delete to permanently erase your Memoji.

Method 2 of 5:

Using Memoji Sticker Packs

Open a messaging app. Memoji sticker packs can be used in a variety of apps such as Messages, Mail, and other third-party apps that support images. They can be sent as an email or Twitter attachment, or a WhatsApp message.^[1]
Open the keyboard. Tap the message box where you type a message to open the keyboard.
Tap the Stickers icon. It's the icon with three faces. This displays different sticker packs.
1. If you don't see the Stickers icon at the top of the keyboard, tap the blue App Store icon with a capital "A".
Tap a Memoji. Memojis and Animojis are displayed at the top of the keyboard. Tap a Memoji to display a sticker pack for that Memoji.
1. Swipe up on the screen to see the list of stickers in full screen mode.^[2]
Tap a sticker. This displays the sticker in the message thread or text field.
1. Some apps allow you to add a message or caption to the Memoji. To add a caption, tap Add Comment below the Memoji and type a message.
Tap the Send icon. This sends the Memoji sticker as an image. On most Apple apps, this is a blue icon with an arrow pointing up. Third-party apps may have their own Send icon, such as an icon that resembles a paper airplane, or a button that says "Post" or "Send".

Method 3 of 5:

Using Custom Memojis Stickers in Messages

Open Messages
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. It has an icon with a green speech bubble. Tap the icon on your home screen to open Messages.
Tap
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or open an existing conversation. To start a new conversation, tap the blue icon that resembles a pencil and paper. To open an existing conversation, tap a conversation in your list of conversations.
Tap the Animoji icon. It has an icon that resembles a monkey face. It's below the text box where you enter your messages.
1. If you don't see these icons, tap the App Store icon with a capital "A" to display app icons below your message bar.
2. Animojis and Memojis are not available on older model iPhones and iPads. In order to use Animojis, you need iOS 12 or later with an iPhone X or newer, or a 3rd-generation iPad Pro or later.
Tap a Memoji you want to use. Memojis you have created are listed to the right of the Animoji icons.
Look at the camera and make a face. The Memoji you choose will mimic your facial expression.
Tap and drag the Memoji into the message thread. To add a still Memoji sticker to a message, simply tap and hold the Memoji and drag it into the message thread. This sends a Memoji sticker to your conversation recipient.^[3]
1. Alternatively, you can tap the red circular icon in the lower-right corner to record a brief message with your Memoji. You can record up to 30 seconds. Tap the icon with the red square in the lower-right corner to stop recording. Then tap the blue icon with an arrow pointing up in the lower-right corner to send your message.

Method 4 of 5:

Using Memojis in Facetime

Open Facetime. Facetime has a green icon that resembles a video camera. Tap the icon on your home screen to open Facetime.
Place a call. To place a call on Facetime, tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner. Tap a contact and wait for your contact to answer the call.
Tap the icon that resembles a star. It's in the lower-left corner. This is the effects icon.
Tap the Animoji icon. It's the icon that resembles a monkey face.
1. Animojis and Memojis are not available on older model iPhones and iPads. In order to use Animojis, you need iOS 12 or later with an iPhone X or newer, or a 3rd-generation iPad Pro or later.
Tap a Memoji. This replaces your face with an animated Memoji face. It mimics your lips and face movements.
1. To stop using the Memoji, tap the "X" icon to turn it off.

Method 5 of 5:

Using Memoji Camera Effects

Open Messages
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. It has an icon with a green speech bubble. Tap the icon on your home screen to open Messages.
Tap
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or open an existing conversation. To start a new conversation, tap the blue icon that resembles a pencil and paper. To open an existing conversation, tap a conversation in your list of conversations.
Tap the camera icon. It's next to the text box where you enter messages. This opens the camera app.
Tap Photo or Video. Depending on what you want to do, tap Photo or Video to take a photo or video.
Tap the icon that resembles a star. It's in the lower-right corner. This opens the camera effects.
Tap the Animoji icon. It's the icon that resembles a monkey face.
1. Animojis and Memojis are not available on older model iPhones and iPads. In order to use Animojis, you need iOS 12 or later with an iPhone X or newer, or a 3rd-generation iPad Pro or later.
Tap a Memoji icon. This replaces your face with the Memoji you chose in the camera image.
1. You can add additional effects on top of the Memoji filter.
Tap the X icon. This closes out of the animoji menu.
Take a photo or video. Press the large grey circular button at the bottom of the screen to take a photo or video.
Tap X. When you are happy with how your photo or video looks, tap the "x" icon.
1. Alternatively, you can tap the blue icon with an up arrow to send the photo or video immediately.