Enlarged emojis on iPhone after update

Which update are you referring to? 

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Yes the emojis were enlarged in iOS 18 as per requests from users. You cannot change the size back.

You can make a suggestion to Apple here -

Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Welshcaveman wrote:

Thank you..

i find it hard to believe that the majority of iPhone users requested this update but they’ve done it

Having camped out on this forum, over the years, people have complained that Emoji's were too small for a long time. They were enlarged with iOS 18. Most people used this feedback link to ask Apple to make them larger, like me, for example --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

You can use the same link to let Apple know what you think, but it will likely take quite a lot of people sharing feedback over years, like it took to get them enlarged. I used the same link, to thank Apple for making them larger.

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

Which iOS update are you referring to?

This is just part of the recent update, and there is no simple way to fix the size of the emojis.

Welshcaveman wrote:

Thanks. I would’ve thought the solution would be to make the size configurable so users have a choice rather than force a change on them

maybe if enough people suggest it, it will happen

Maybe one day Apple will offer that option, but they've never been big on choice, especially as it relates to things embedded in the operating system.