Snapchat’s emoji system is one of those fun little features that adds personality to your friendships, but figuring out how to customize them isn’t always intuitive. Let me walk you through exactly how to make these changes, whether you’re looking to spice up your best friend emoji or give your entire friend list a fresh look.
Accessing Snapchat’s Emoji Settings
First things first, open up Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. From there, hit the gear icon to access your settings, then scroll down until you see ‘Customize Emojis’ under the ‘Additional Services’ section. This is your gateway to personalizing all those little symbols that appear next to your friends’ names.
Understanding Friend Emojis You Can Change
Let’s break down the different types of emojis you can customize:
• Best Friends (typically the smiling face)
• BFF (the heart)
• Super BFF (two hearts)
• Snapstreak (the fire emoji)
• Mutual Best Friends (the smirking face)
• Birthday Cake (appears on your friends’ birthdays)
Step-by-Step Customization Process
Once you’re in the Customize Emojis menu, it’s pretty straightforward:
1. Tap on any emoji category you want to change
2. Scroll through the entire emoji keyboard
3. Select your new emoji of choice
4. The change happens instantly – no need to save!
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Emojis
Here’s a pro tip I’ve learned from experience: choose emojis that are easily recognizable at a glance. While that obscure emoji might seem cool, you’ll want to quickly identify your best friends when scrolling through your friend list. I personally like using the crown for my absolute best friend and the star ⭐ for my group of close friends.
What You Can’t Change
It’s worth noting that some Snapchat emojis are set in stone. The hourglass ⌛ that appears when a streak is about to end and the verified account checkmark ✓ can’t be customized. These are system emojis that Snapchat keeps consistent for all users.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you’re having trouble changing your emojis, try these quick fixes:
• Make sure your Snapchat app is updated to the latest version
• Log out and log back in if changes aren’t saving
• Check your internet connection
• Clear your app cache if problems persist
Remember, emoji changes are linked to your account, so they’ll stay consistent even if you switch devices. And don’t worry about your friends being confused – these changes only appear on your end, so they’ll still see the default emojis on their devices.
