It’s easy and free to unlock Emoji icons for your iPhone with out spending $.99 or jailbreaking your iPhone. This method works with version 2.2.1 for your iPhone.

First, in the iTunes App Store download Spell Number (iTunes link). If you downloaded the app to iTunes, then you need to sync your iPhone to install the app on the device.

Next, on your iPhone launch Spell Number. In the entry box enter 9876543.21 91929394.59. Then, close the application.

Now go to Settings > General > International > Keyboards > Japanese and turn the emoji option to ON. Then shut down the Settings panel.

Now open an app, like SMS, that allows you to enter words using the iPhone’s keyboard. There will be a globe to the left of the space bar. Touch it.

Now you have Emoji icons to use to your heart’s content. Be sure to explore all the different icons in the different categories at the base of the app. You can swipe left and right to view all the Emoji icons in each category.

If you don’t want to keep Spell Number on your iPhone you will not lose your Emoji’s by deleting the app from the device.

Tags: "how to", emoji, iPhone

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