mobile Operating System Guide
Verified October 2026How to Type Emojis on Google Android (Pixel & Samsung Galaxy)
Gboard emoji kitchen, Samsung One UI font, and Noto Color Emoji updates
Primary Keyboard Shortcut
Smiley face button next to spacebar in Gboard
Emoji Kitchen sticker mixer
Press these keys simultaneously whenever you are typing in any text field or application.
How to Use the Native Picker
On Android devices, tap the dedicated smiley key to the left of the spacebar in Gboard or Samsung Keyboard. In Gboard, selecting two emojis triggers "Emoji Kitchen", blending them into a custom sticker.
Font & Rendering Engine
Default System Font:Noto Color Emoji (Pixel) / Samsung Emoji (Galaxy One UI)
Supported Unicode Version:Unicode 15.1 / 16.0 supported via system font and Play Services font providers
Troubleshooting & Known Caveats
- Android 12+ supports updating the emoji font via Google Play system updates without requiring a full OS firmware update.
- Samsung devices feature custom rounded emoji designs in One UI that may look subtly different from Google Pixels.