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Emoji issue with iOS 18

Ever since the update has come out I have issues with emojis in messaging, both iMessage and WhatsApp application. The emojis are slow and lagging and there are gaps in the “recently used” section where stickers randomly appeared with iOS 18.1 but now are just grey blank spaces with iOS 18.3… Is this a common issues?

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 1, 2025 12:28 PM

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Feb 1, 2025 1:55 PM in response to Zoom1121

You're welcome.

I'm not sure about the lagging, try a forced restart to see if that clears up the issue.

• Press and quickly release the volume up button

• Press and quickly release the volume down button

• Press and hold the side button.

• When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (IN)

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Feb 1, 2025 12:38 PM in response to Zoom1121

The gap issue is answered in this thread -

Emojis missing on my iPhone after iOS 18.… - Apple Community

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Zoom1121 Author

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Feb 1, 2025 12:50 PM in response to Kurtosis12

Brilliant, thank you - is the lag/slow to load up issue a new problem though?

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