Be more Japanese I always say.
Here’s a guide to enjoy those emoji icons shipped in the iPhone which are only activated in Japan. This is not a hack, we are simply running an application that activates that built in feature of the iPhone.
Step 1: Check Your iPhone Software Version
If your version is less than 2.2.1 skip to Step 2. If you performed the iPhone 2.2.1 software update that was released a couple of days ago you can you need to temporarily downgrade to the previews version, activate emoti icons and then upgrade again to 2.2.1. Nothing is lost in this process, except for precious time.
To downgrade, press the option key while hitting the Restore button on iTunes. This should bring up a window with available software updates. In my case, I chose the last update, version 2.2_5g77. Run the restore action and perform the initial sync.
Step 2: Download and Install FrostyPlace
From the iTunes Store, download and install the FrostyPlace, a free chinese RSS reader. This can be performed from your computer or the iPhone.
[update] FrostyPlace is now charging but according to Eric Hust, the iPhone application Spell Number will accomplish the same and it is free.
Step 3: Read some chinese stories
Launch the application on the iPhone and just read some news. No kidding. Read for a minute or so and press them buttons. At some point for whatever reason, the app will activate emoji icons globally on the phone.
Step 4: Activate Emoji Icons
Go back to the iPhone spring board and select Settings. Then go to General > International > Keyboards > Japanese and activate Emoji. You might need to repeat Step 3 several times before Emoji shows up in this panel. I had to do it twice.
Once Emoji icons are activated they can become available in any application by clicking on the International Globe icon to the left of the keyboard. You can use it in SMS, Mail, Notes and anything you can type into. And best of all Emoji does not need to be activated on someone else’s iPhone for them to receive your cool new icons. But you can’t expect for non iPhones to get your cool new icons of course.
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hey jumjum that worked first time and in current software update. cheers
Thanks Jumjum, Spell Number worked like a charm!
new version, new number (thx to http://www.waterworld.com.hk/spell_number_easter_egg again): 91929394.59
Hi Daddy! You need to set this up on my phone. I know I can’t text, but it would be cool if I could send those pictures on email to Mariangel.
Enable Emoji with this App:
Emoji + Poop Guide
( http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=320270345&mt=8&s=143441 )
Enable Emoji AND get
cool and interesting poop facts!
Enables over 500 Emoticons!!
To enable Emoji:
– Open Poop Guide
– CLICK any color (important step)
– Close Poop Guide
– Open iPhone Settings App
– Click General
– Click Keyboard
– Click International Keyboards
– Click Japanese
– Turn Emoji ON
– Open any application where you can type and click the world icon next to your space bar to access emoji in EVERY APP!
Emoji Icons can only be viewed on other iPhones
Information contained in this application is to be used for entertainment purposes only and should not be used for any medical diagnosis. Consult a physician for this information.
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Here is another free App that does the trick: icon / emoji keyboard
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I had a different way but this one was really cool jumjum!
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When I view twitter from my mac, I see emoji placeholders. Any way to get them to display on a computer? esp Mac?