With the growing popularity of emojis and stickers, sometimes the sheer amount of options can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to Memoji stickers that automatically appear on your iPhone keyboard. If you find yourself wanting to remove them from your keyboard, here is a comprehensive guide on how to delete or hide emoji stickers, specifically on iOS devices.
What Are Memoji Stickers?
Memoji stickers are customizable emoji-like characters on iPhones that allow you to create animated stickers based on your facial features. These appear in your emoji keyboard, making them accessible in various apps like iMessage and WhatsApp. While fun for some, not everyone wants these stickers to be readily available.
Steps to Remove Emoji Stickers from Your iPhone Keyboard
1. Completely Disable Memoji Stickers
If you no longer want to see Memoji stickers on your keyboard, follow these simple steps:
- Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Access Keyboard Settings: Navigate to General > Keyboard.
- Turn Off Memoji Stickers: Scroll down to the Memoji Stickers option and toggle it off.
This feature was introduced with iOS 13.3, so make sure your iPhone is updated to at least that version. After this step, Memoji stickers will no longer appear in the emoji picker in your keyboard.
2. Temporarily Hide Memoji Stickers
For those who might not want to remove them permanently but wish to hide them temporarily, you can swipe left on the emoji keyboard. This action will minimize the sticker section, making it less intrusive. You can repeat the swipe motion to bring them back if needed.
3. Remove Memoji Stickers from Favorites in iMessage
Memoji stickers can also appear as favorites in iMessage. To remove them from the favorite section:
- Open iMessage: Navigate to any conversation in iMessage.
- Edit the App Drawer: Tap the More (…) option in the iMessage app drawer.
- Remove Memoji Stickers: Select Edit and tap the red minus (-) icon next to Memoji Stickers to remove them from favorites.
4. Delete Custom Memoji Stickers
If you’ve created custom Memoji and no longer want them:
- Go to Messages: Open the Messages app and tap the Memoji icon in the app drawer.
- Delete the Memoji: Swipe left on the Memoji you want to delete and tap Delete.
This will remove any custom Memoji from your collection, but pre-made Memoji stickers will remain unless you disable them in settings as described earlier.
Why You Might Want to Disable Memoji Stickers
- Clutter: Some users find that Memoji stickers clutter the emoji keyboard, making it harder to find the emojis they want.
- Battery Use: While not significant, generating animated Memoji stickers can add a small load to your phone's processor.
- Personal Preference: Many users simply prefer not to use Memoji and would rather have a clean, streamlined emoji keyboard.
Removing or hiding Memoji stickers can significantly declutter your keyboard and make it easier to use. Whether you're looking for a temporary solution or a permanent fix, these steps will help you take control of your emoji experience. If you ever want to bring the stickers back, you can easily reverse these changes by toggling the settings again.
