How do you turn off automatic Emojis on messenger?

Facebook’s latest Messenger update brought 1500 new emoji but not everyone loves them. Find out how to turn off the new emoji emoticon replacements, here.

On Thursday, Facebook rolled out a new update to Messenger on iOS, Android and Desktop computers that dramatically changes the look of the app’s emoji. The update brings 1500 new and diverse emoji to better represent Messenger’s global user base. The emoji appear automatically as a new option in the Facebook Messenger app once it’s been updated and will also replace any emoticons you type in with your keyboard. Despite offering more options, not everyone is thrilled with this change.

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Updated emoji's on messenger pisses me off!
— st la (@nachelle_cahira) June 3, 2016

Dear @facebook,How the heck can I turn off my Messenger emoji?because I'm freaking bothered by themSincerely,Me (tbh)
— ಠ ╭╮ ಠ (@ayweena) June 3, 2016

In a blog post about the new emoji the company explained that the changes bring not only more skin tone options for various human emojis, it also adds several new empowering female emojis like police officers and runners. In addition, the update was meant to equalize the user experience for all Messenger users regardless of their platform.

Facebook's new Messenger emoji add more female roles and skin tone options, and a ton of other fun new offerings. Photo: iDigitalTimes

“Emojis have changed the way we talk to each other,” the company wrote. “It’s a fun, easy way to express yourself when words just aren't enough — and people love them! In fact, nearly 10% of mobile sends in Messenger include emojis. However, not all platforms have kept up with emoji standards as they've evolved - which means sometimes the emoji you wanted to send wasn't the one that showed up. Nor are they living up to the gender and skin tone diversity that we see in our world every day. Messenger is addressing emoji woes by rolling out a new set of standardized emojis so you can be sure you're sending the right message. No matter what emoji you pick, it will now look the same for all Messenger users, regardless if the recipient is on Android, iOS or another platform.”

Though it’s certainly nice to know that whatever emoji I send will look the same and convey the same message to the receiver on the other end, for many, the change was more than they were ready for. While some just like the comfort and familiarity of their old emoji, others find the new Facebook Messenger emoji down right ugly.

The new update has turned the latest messenger emoji on by default, but fortunately, Facebook isn’t demanding that you use them. In fact, if you aren’t a fan of the new Messenger emoji there is a way to turn them off.

How To Turn Off New Facebook Messenger Emoticon Emoji

If you want to disable the new Facebook Messenger Emoji and get back your standard emoji, Facebook does allow you to do so from its mobile app. Here’s how:

You can turn off the new Messenger emoji by going to the app's settings. Photo: DigitalTimes

Open Facebook Messenger App on your iPhone or iPad (option not working on Android)
At the bottom of the app, tap on the “Me” tab
Tap on the Photos and Media option
Toggle the Messenger emoji button to the off position
Your emoticon and emoji sent will return to your device’s standard set

Toggle off the Messenger emoji option to return to your device's stock emoji. Photo: iDigitalTimes

NOTE: It appears there is no option to turn off Messenger emoji on desktop computers.

Twitter responds to New Facebook Messenger emoji

I'm really not liking this messenger emoji nonsense

— Daniel Gingell (@DanielGingell) June 3, 2016

Updated emoji's on messenger pisses me off! _
— st la (@nachelle_cahira) June 3, 2016

Dear @facebook,How the heck can I turn off my Messenger emoji?because I'm freaking bothered by themSincerely,Me (tbh)
— ಠ ╭╮ ಠ (@ayweena) June 3, 2016

Messenger Emoji sucks ass, like a terrible ass that never shaved and facebook made hairy ass trendy. Bad facebook! BAD!
— Earl Portillo (@earlisquack) June 3, 2016

how do you get rid of messenger emoji ugh smh
— a n i g e r (@vincentvangorg) June 3, 2016

The fuck is with the new messenger emoji's?! There was nothing wrong with the old ones! CHANGE IT BACK!!
— Louise Sarah (@louisesarahh) June 3, 2016

How do I turn off automatic Emojis on messenger?

How to Turn off the New Emojis.

Open the Messenger app on your device..

Click on the “Me” option at the bottom of the screen, and choose the “Photos and Media” tab..

Click on the off side of the “Messenger Emoji” button to disable the feature..

How do I turn off auto emoji?

Once on Settings, look for and click on the Text & Images tab on the left. On the Text & Images page, find the Automatically convert emoticons in your messages to emoji setting and toggle it to off.

How do I get rid of emoji effects on messenger?

From Chats, tap on a chat. At the top, tap the chat's name. Tap Word effects. Press and hold on the word or phrase you want to remove, then tap Remove.