How to Use Memoji on iPhone or iPad

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will show you how to use your own custom avatar, called Memoji, on your iPhone or iPad. An Emoji is a tiny picture representing a facial expression that can be used in text messages to convey emotions, while an Animoji is a 3D Emoji that is animated with the help of facial motion capture. In other words, the Animoji mimics your facial movement and expression captured by the camera on your iPhone or iPad. It can also lip sync with recorded voice messages. A Memoji is an Animoji that you can customize to look like you.

Memojis are available on the iPhone X or later running iOS 12 or later, iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation). Earlier iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch devices running iOS 12 can show Memojis but cannot create them.

Tools You'll Need:

• No extra tools are needed.

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Before You Begin:

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2. Create a Memoji in the Messages App

1. Open the Messages app.
   

1. Start a new conversation or open an existing one.
2. Tap the Animoji icon above the on-screen keyboard.
   

1. Scroll all the way to the left.
   

1. Tap the plus sign to create a New Memoji.
   

1. Customize each head part's shape, style or color the way you like, and add your favorite accessories.
   

1. Tap Done when you're finished.
   

3. Use a Memoji in Messages

1. Open the Messages app.
   

1. Start a new conversation or open an existing one.
2. Tap the Animoji icon above the on-screen keyboard.
   

1. Scroll through the Animoji and Memoji you have and pick the one you want to use.
2. Tap Record to record your voice and facial expressions for up to 30 seconds.
   

1. Tap Stop to stop recording before the 30 seconds are up.
   

1. Tap Send to send your Memoji.
   

1. To send a Memoji sticker instead, tap and hold your chosen Memoji and drag it into the conversation.
   

4. Use a Memoji in FaceTime

1. Open the FaceTime app initiate a call.
   

1. Tap the Camera Effects icon.
   

1. Then tap the Animoji icon.
   

1. And choose the Memoji you want to use during the call.