Tired of Those Eggplant Emojis Haunting You? How to Reset Your iPhone's Emoji Keyboard
Let's face it, we've all been there. You reach for the "thumbs up" emoji to high-five a friend online, and BAM! You're staring down a barrage of eggplants or monkeys you haven't touched in months. (Seriously, who even uses the "zany face" emoji anymore?)
Fear not, fellow emoji enthusiast! There's a way to banish these spectral emojis and start fresh with a clean slate. Here's how to hit the reset button on your iPhone's emoji keyboard:
The Great Emoji Purge: Two Paths to Emoji Nirvana
There are actually two ways to tackle this emoji epidemic, depending on how drastic you want to get.
Method 1: The Emoji Exorcism (For the Faint of Heart)
This method focuses solely on resetting your frequently used emojis. Essentially, it's like giving your emoji keyboard a gentle nudge to remember the classics (smiley face, anyone?).
- Grab your iPhone and head to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on General.
- Now, this might get a little tricky. Depending on your iOS version, you'll either see a "Reset" option at the bottom, or you'll need to navigate to "Transfer or Reset iPhone".
- Look for "Reset" and tap it.
- Here comes the moment of truth! Find "Reset Keyboard Dictionary" and tap it. (This won't erase your entire emoji library, just the frequently used section)
- Enter your passcode (security first, folks!), and POOF! Your frequently used emojis will be reset to the defaults.
Method 2: The Nuclear Option (For the Emoji Extremists)
If you're dealing with a full-blown emoji crisis (think more "poop emoji apocalypse" than a few misplaced monkeys), this method's for you. It involves resetting the entire keyboard dictionary, which includes custom words and downloaded dictionaries in addition to your emoji history.
WARNING: Proceed with caution! This option is like a one-way trip for your custom dictionary.
- Follow steps 1-3 from Method 1 (Settings > General > Reset/Transfer or Reset iPhone)
- Find the "Reset" option and tap it.
- Brace yourself... tap on "Reset Keyboard Dictionary".
- Confirm your passcode, and say goodbye to your custom dictionary and any downloaded ones. (But also goodbye to those pesky eggplants!)
Remember: After a reset, it'll take some time for your frequently used emojis to reflect your actual usage. So keep using those thumbs up emojis, and they'll eventually rise to the top again!
Emoji Reset FAQ: Your Burning Emoji Questions Answered
How to reset just the frequently used emojis on my iPhone?
Follow Method 1: The Emoji Exorcism!
How to completely reset my iPhone's keyboard dictionary?
Use Method 2: The Nuclear Option (with caution!).
Will resetting the keyboard dictionary delete my custom words?
Yes, unfortunately, resetting the keyboard dictionary wipes your custom words clean.
Is there a way to back up my custom words?
Currently, there's no built-in way to back up custom words on iPhone.
How do I get my favorite emojis to show up faster?
The more you use an emoji, the higher it'll climb in your frequently used section. So keep using those faves!
