How To Get Emojis On Galaxy S9 And Galaxy S9 Plus

Emojis are one of the best things in a smartphone. It’s very fun to use these cute little emoticons since it can relate to what someone is really feeling or their emotions. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have acquired this emoji feature too. But unfortunately, there are some users who are complaining. They have reported that they weren’t able to use certain emojis that can be seen on another smartphone.

One main reason why this is happening to your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus is that the software may not be up to date. It is recommended to upgrade the operating system from time to time once a new firmware update is released.

Some emojis might be available in a different program or keyboard app. You can check the available emojis on your device through the menu. Select the “Insert Smiley” on the messaging app to view available ones. We’ll give you a guide below on the things you can check to see why some emojis are not working on your Samsung Galaxy S9.

Check for Software Update

You should check if the software is the right fit for your Samsung Galaxy S9. This is the most common reason why this issue with emojis is not working on your device. Usually, there are certain software that is not compatible with other devices. For example, your Galaxy S9 is very powerful but learn the limits, too.

You can notice this issue if you’re having a text message conversation with your friend. Suddenly, the emoji he sent does not show up on the screen correctly. You can try to check for more emojis that are only available to your Samsung Galaxy S9 by asking the person to use other emojis.

Check the Operating System

If you notice that some emojis that are sent to you can’t be seen on your device, it might be caused by an outdated operating system. Samsung usually updates their software periodically to get rid of software bugs. An outdated software can affect your text messaging features. So better yet, keep your device updated.

You can check the latest firmware update on your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus. Follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Settings app from the Home screen
2. Find and tap on More
3. Look for System Update from the options and click Update Samsung Software

You’ll see here if there is a new update or if your system is updated.

Once you have updated the software, try to check if some emojis can now be seen on your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Emojis are very fun to use. So don’t let an outdated firmware or an incompatible software hinder you from the fun of it. Those two methods above should help in fixing the emoji issue of your Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.

If you have questions about your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus, you can leave us a message and we’ll see if we can help. Thank you for reading!