How to Get Emojis on LG G5

This guide shows you how to enable and use emojis on your LG G5, covering the built-in keyboard, Google Keyboard (Gboard), and emoji in text messages and social apps. You’ll need your LG G5 with a working keyboard app—no extra hardware or downloads are strictly required, though installing Gboard makes emoji selection easier.

What You’ll Need

• Your LG G5 with Android (typically 6.0–7.0)
• An active keyboard app (LG Keyboard is preinstalled)
• Optional: Internet connection to download Gboard from Google Play

Step-by-Step

1. Open any text field—for example, a new text message, email, or note. Tap the text area to bring up the keyboard.
2. Switch to the emoji keyboard on LG Keyboard: Look at the bottom row of the LG Keyboard. You’ll see a smiley face icon (usually to the left of the spacebar or on the bottom-right). Tap it. The keyboard will switch to a grid of emojis.
3. Browse and select emojis: Swipe left or right to view different categories (recent, smileys, animals, food, activities, travel, objects, symbols). Tap any emoji to insert it into your text.
4. Go back to letters: Tap the same smiley icon (now showing a keyboard icon) to return to the standard QWERTY layout.
5. If you don’t see the smiley icon: Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) on the keyboard, then select “Settings” or “Keyboard layout.” Ensure “Emoji” is checked. If not, enable it.
6. Install Gboard (optional but recommended): Open Google Play Store, search for “Gboard,” install it, then open it and follow the prompts to set it as your default keyboard. Gboard has a dedicated emoji key (smiley face) next to the spacebar.
7. Use Gboard’s emoji search: After enabling Gboard, tap the smiley icon to open the emoji panel. At the top, there’s a search bar—type a word like “dog” or “pizza” to find the exact emoji quickly.
8. Emojis in messages and apps: Once you insert an emoji, it appears as a colored graphic in most apps (Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.). Just send the message as usual.
9. Emoji in Gmail or email: The same keyboard works everywhere—tap the smiley icon in any email composition field.
10. If emojis show as blank boxes: This means the receiving device doesn’t support that emoji version. Nothing you can do except use older, more common emojis.

Common Mistakes

• Not enabling the emoji keyboard: On LG Keyboard, the smiley icon might be hidden if you’ve customized the bottom row. Go to keyboard settings and add the emoji key.
• Using the wrong keyboard: If you have multiple keyboards installed, the smiley icon might not appear on all. Check which keyboard is active by looking at the bottom-left corner (the keyboard name).
• Assuming emojis are only in the stock app: Emojis are a keyboard feature, not an app feature. If you can’t find them in a specific app, the keyboard is the issue.
• Forgetting to update the keyboard: An outdated LG Keyboard may lack newer emojis. Check for updates in the Play Store under “My apps & games.”

Tips

• Use Gboard for the best experience: Gboard offers emoji search, predictive emoji, and GIFs. It’s free and works perfectly on the G5.
• Long-press the smiley icon on LG Keyboard to quickly switch between emoji and keyboard layout.
• Use the “Recent” tab in the emoji panel to quickly access emojis you use often—it’s the first category.
• Emoji shortcuts: Some keyboards allow you to type a colon and a word (like “:smile”) to auto-suggest an emoji. This works on Gboard if you enable “Emoji suggestions” in settings.
• If you’re texting someone with an older phone, stick to basic emojis (like 😀❤️👍) to avoid compatibility issues.

Troubleshooting

• No smiley icon appears on the keyboard: Go to Settings > General > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard layout. Make sure “Emoji” is toggled on. If not, enable it. If you’re using a third-party keyboard, check its own settings.
• Emojis appear as black-and-white outlines: This happens when the font doesn’t support color emojis. Update your keyboard and system software: Settings > About phone > Update Center > System updates.
• Emojis don’t show up in a specific app: Some older apps might not support emoji input. Try copying an emoji from another app and pasting it into that app.
• Keyboard crashes or freezes when opening emoji panel: Clear the keyboard’s cache: Settings > Apps > LG Keyboard > Storage > Clear Cache. If that fails, restart the phone.
• After installing Gboard, it doesn’t become default: Go to Settings > General > Language & keyboard > Default keyboard, and select Gboard. You may need to disable LG Keyboard temporarily if there’s a conflict.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the LG G5 have emojis built-in? Yes, the LG Keyboard includes an emoji panel. You just need to tap the smiley icon on the keyboard.
2. Why do some emojis show as boxes? That means the device you’re viewing on doesn’t support that specific emoji character. It’s a compatibility issue, not a problem with your phone.
3. Can I add new emojis to my LG G5? Emojis are tied to the Android system and keyboard app. Updating the keyboard or system software will bring newer emoji sets.
4. How do I type emojis faster? Use Gboard’s emoji search—tap the smiley icon, then type a keyword. You can also enable “Emoji suggestions” in Gboard settings to get emoji predictions as you type words.
5. Will emojis work in all apps? Most apps that accept text will accept emojis. Some older games or apps might not, but generally they work everywhere.
6. Can I use emojis in passwords? Technically yes, but it’s not recommended because many systems don’t support them and you might get locked out.

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