Bored of using the same stock emojis? Us too! You can only send that cheesy looking grin a few hundred times before your chats get a bit stale. But that’s where the Memoji comes in. This quirky little avatar is like an emoji, just with more bells and whistles. It’s cooler, smarter and way more fun. It can be made to look exactly like you too - meaning all your messages and calls come with a nice personal touch.
So, now you’ve got the general idea, here’s everything you need to know about Memoji’s…
What is a Memoji?
Your Memoji is pretty much a digital mini-you. It’s a custom emoji that reflects your own unique style and personality. So, nobody is going to have the same one. But it’s not just your old run of the mill emoji that we’ve all been using for years now. This is an animated character that can mirror your facial expressions and movements. Adding a whole extra layer of fun to your messages!
You’ll be able to use your Memoji across your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. So, wherever you’re chatting with your mum or your best mate, you can bring them along with you!
How to create your Memoji
Ready to create your Memoji? Here’s how to make an emoji of yourself:
Open ‘Messages’ – Launch the ‘Messages’ app on your iOS gadget.
Start a new message – Press the compose button to start a new message or open up an existing chat.
Emoji icon – In the message field, tap the emoji icon.
Memoji tab – Swipe to the ‘Memoji tab’. You’ll find the ‘+’ button to create a new Memoji.
Customise – Choose your skin tone, hairstyle, accessories (sunglasses anyone?) and more to personalise your Memoji.
Save – When you’re happy with your look, tap ‘Done’ to save your creation.
How to edit an old Memoji
Sometimes you might want to switch up your Memoji’s look with some new threads. It’s super easy to do:
Open ‘Messages’ – Go to the ‘Messages’ app.
Emoji icon – Press the emoji icon in the message field.
Memoji tab – Swipe over to the ‘Memoji tab’.
Pick Memoji – Find and tap on the Memoji you want to edit.
Edit – Make any changes and hit ‘Done’ to save.
How to delete an old Memoji
Here’s how to say so long to your old Memoji:
Open ‘Messages’ – Fire up the ‘Messages’ app.
Emoji icon – Hit the emoji icon.
Memoji tab – Head to the ‘Memoji tab’.
Long press – Press and hold the Memoji you want to delete.
Delete – Tap ‘Delete’ to get rid of the Memoji.
How to use your Memoji
Here are a few of our favourite things to do with a Memoji:
Use it in FaceTime – Bring your Memoji to life during FaceTime calls with your friends and family.
Animate messages – Record and send special voice messages with animated Memojis.
Send Memoji stickers – Tap on the App Store icon, then the Memoji stickers to use them in your texts.
Use Memoji with a TrueDepth camera
If you’ve got an iPhone with a TrueDepth camera, you can do some pretty clever stuff with your Memoji. One of the coolest things is that your Memoji can mirror all of your facial expressions. And it does this in real-time while you’re on a FaceTime call. It takes a bit of getting used to – and your nan might find it a bit odd at first – but it’s a whacky way to make your chats more fun.
Use Memoji without a TrueDepth camera
Don’t worry if you haven’t got a TrueDepth camera though. You can still use your Memoji as stickers and in messages, So, you don’t miss out on all the fun!
FAQ
How do I download Memoji stickers?
Want to freshen up your Memoji? Just fire up the App Store and search for ‘Memoji stickers’. Then have a scroll and download any packs that take your fancy. It’s that easy.
Where did my Memoji stickers go?
If you can’t find your Memoji stickers, don’t panic. Check whether they’re still enabled in your ‘Messages’ settings. Here’s how:
Go to ‘Settings’.
Then go to ‘Messages’.
Hit ‘Memoji Stickers’.
Make sure that they’re switched on.
How do I use Memoji for Apple ID?
To use your Memoji for Apple ID, just follow these quick steps:
Head to ‘Settings’.
Scroll down and pick ‘Messages’.
Tap on ‘Share Name and Photo’.
Choose ‘Name and Photo Sharing’.
Pick your Memoji and customise your display name.
So, now you’re all clued up on the Apple Memoji. But what else should you know about the iPhone? Well, if you’re fed up with your old ringtone, here’s how to change the ringtone on your iPhone. And if you want to beef up your security a bit, learn all about how to set a passcode on an iPhone.