Users Xiaomi Redmi owners are often jealous iPhone because of the stylish animated stickers in messages. But few people know that similar functionality can be obtained on Android - and with even greater customization. In this article we will look at all the ways to install stickers in the style iOS on smartphones Redmi Note 12/13, POCO, Redmi 10/11 and other models of the series.

The main problem is that the standard application Messages from Xiaomi does not support stickers from iMessage. However, there are workarounds: from installing alternative instant messengers to using specialized keyboards. We tested all methods on firmware MIUI 13/14 and identified the most working solutions.

It is important to understand that animated stickers from iOS are not just pictures, but full ones AR effects s support Live Photos i Memoji. On Android it’s difficult to get a complete analogue, but you can get 90% closer to the original. Next are step-by-step guide taking into account the features of the firmware MIUI.

Why there are no stickers on Redmi like on the iPhone

The reason lies in the architecture of the operating systems. In iOS stickers are integrated at the system level through iMessage, which uses proprietary formats .stickerpack and .animoji. On Android:

  • 📱 There is no single standard — each messenger implements stickers in its own way
  • 🔒 MIUI restrictions — Xiaomi blocks the installation of APKs with unofficial stickers
  • 🎨 Lack of AR Core — on budget Redmi does not have hardware support for animated masks

However, there are workarounds. For example, the application Google Messages supports stickers in the format RCS, which are visually similar to iMessage. And the keyboard Gboard allows you to install sticker packs from third-party developers.

⚠️ Attention: On models Redmi with processors Helio G (for example Redmi 9A/10A), animated stickers may slow down due to weak iron. Before installation, check the performance in Settings → About phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Installing stickers via Gboard

The easiest method is to use the keyboard Gboard from Google. It supports downloading stickers from the store and has built-in packages in the style iOS.

  1. Install Gboard from Google Play
  2. Open any message and call the keyboard
  3. Click on the icon 😊 → Stickers
  4. Select Add new stickers and find packages marked "iOS style"

Recommended sticker packages:

  • 🍎 iMessage Stickers —an exact copy of standard stickers
  • 👻 Memoji Pack — animated avatars like in iOS
  • ✨ Animated Emoji —moving emoticons

The latest version of Gboard is installed|Access to keyboard storage is enabled|At least 2 sticker packs are downloaded|Compatibility with your messenger is checked-->

The main disadvantage of this method is that stickers will only work in those messengers where it is used Gboard. In standard Messages from Xiaomi they will not be displayed.

Method 2: Using Google Messages with RCS

Application Google Messages with support RCS (Rich Communication Services) allows you to send stickers similar to iMessage. To do this:

  1. Install Google Messages from Play Market
  2. Activate RCS in the settings: Three dots → Settings → Chat functions
  3. In any chat, click on + → Stickers
  4. Download packages "iOS Style Stickers" or "Apple Emoji"
Advantages Disadvantages
Works on all Redmi Requires RCS activation
Animation support Not all stickers are displayed to recipients
Integration with Google services May be slow on weaker models

On Redmi models with MIUI 14 firmware and later, RCS is enabled automatically the first time you launch Google Messages. If the function is not activated, check the mobile network settings: data roaming should be enabled 4G/5G And data roaming.

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Method 3: Installing stickers via WhatsApp

WhatsApp has its own sticker system where you can find packs in the style iOS. To do this:

  1. Open any chat in WhatsApp
  2. Click on the icon 😊 → Stickers → +
  3. Select Add stickers and find in search:
    • 🍎 iOS 16 Stickers
    • 👁️ Apple Memoji
    • 🎨 iMessage Pack

The advantage of this method is that the stickers will be visible to all recipients, even on iPhone. However, the animation does not work in all packages.

⚠️ Attention: Some WhatsApp sticker packages contain advertisements. Before installing, read the reviews - look for packages with a rating of 4.5+ and the number of downloads >100K.
How to create your own stickers in iOS style?

To create custom stickers, use the application Sticker Maker:

1. Upload PNG images with a transparent background (size 512x512 pixels)

2. Add them to Sticker Maker and export as a package

3. Install the package via WhatsApp or Telegram

For animated stickers you will need Adobe After Effects a plugin LottieFiles

Method 4: Alternative keyboards with stickers

In addition to Gboard, there are others keyboards with support for style stickers iOS:

  • 🎹 SwiftKey —has built-in packages iMessage Style
  • 📱 Fleksy —supports custom stickers with effects
  • 🤖 Chroom —specializes in animated stickers

To install:

  1. Download keyboard from Play Market
  2. Activate it in the settings: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard
  3. In any messenger, call the keyboard and find the section with stickers

The best results are obtained by the combination SwiftKey + WhatsApp —in this case, stickers are displayed correctly even on older models Redmi 8/9.

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If stickers are not displayed, clear the messenger cache in Settings → Applications → [Select messenger] → Storage → Clear cache. This often solves problems with loading graphics.

Method 5: Manually adding stickers via APK

For advanced users, there is an installation method stickers via APKfiles. This allows you to access unofficial packages that are not available in Play Market.

Instructions:

  1. Download APK sticker pack from the site APKMirror (for example, iOS 17 Stickers Pack)
  2. Allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special access → Install unknown applications
  3. Install APK and restart the phone
  4. Stickers will appear in Gboard or Google Messages
⚠️ Attention: Installing APK from unverified sources may lead to virus infection. Always check the file hash (SHA-256) on the website VirusTotal before installation.
Source APK Risks Advantages
APKMirror Minimal Verified files
Telegram channels High Exclusive packages
XDA Developers Medium Mods for MIUI

How to make stickers like those on the iPhone as similar as possible

To make stickers looked identical iMessage, follow these tips:

  • 🎨 Use packages with resolution 512×512 px and transparent background
  • 🔄 Enable the option in the messenger settings "Show animation"
  • 📱 Install the font San Francisco (analogous to the iOS font) via iFont
  • 🎭 For Memoji use the application Bitmoji or Zepeto

On models Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and newer, you can activate additional effects:

adb shell settings put global animated_stickers_enabled 1

adb shell settings put global rcs_enhanced_features 1

These commands enable hidden functions RCS in Google Messages.

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To fully imitate iMessage on Redmi, you will need a combination: Google Messages + Gboard + sticker pack "iOS 16" + San font Francisco.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about stickers on Redmi

Can stickers from iMessage work on Android?

No, the format .stickerpack from Apple is not compatible with Android. But you can find visually identical packages in Play Market or create your own through Sticker Maker.

Why are animated stickers slow on my Redmi?

On budget models (Redmi 9/10), animation may slow down due to a weak processor Helio G35/G80. Try:

  • Reduce the resolution of stickers to 256×256 px
  • Disable background animation in the messenger settings
  • Use Lite versions applications
How to transfer stickers from iPhone to Redmi?

Stickers from iMessage are stored in the format .stickerpack along the path /var/mobile/Media/Stickers. They can be extracted via iMazing or iExplorer, converted to PNG and downloaded to Sticker Maker on Android.

Why do the recipients see stickers as pictures?

This happens if:

  • The recipient is using an old version of the messenger
  • Stickers were sent via MMS instead RCS
  • The sticker package does not support cross-platform

Solution: use WhatsApp or Telegram for guaranteed delivery.

Is it possible to make Memoji on Redmi?

There are no complete analogues Memoji no, but there are alternatives:

  • 🤖 Bitmoji (from Snapchat) - static avatars
  • 🎭 Zepeto - 3D avatars with limited animation
  • 👤 Mirror AI - generation of avatars from photos

For animated effects you will need AR Core, which is only available on Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and newer.