If emojis are yummylicious ingredients for messaging, stickers are like a cherry on the cake. No matter what sort of feelings you would like to express (whether boundless joy or unexpected heartbreak), there is a bone-tickling sticker waiting in the wing for you.
But have you ever wished to expand your sticker collection with custom ones for a more personalized messaging game? Well, you are not alone in asking for this spicy ingredient. Having understood this very need, Apple has added “Live Stickers” to the Messages app for iOS and iPadOS. If you have tried this cool iMessage feature, you know how well-timed it feels to have custom stickers.
What if I tell you that you can use your fun-loving iPhone Live Stickers in WhatsApp chats as well? If you are not sure how it works, let me walk you through the quick steps:
How to Use iPhone Live Stickers in WhatsApp Chats (Quick Guide)
So, what are the requirements for using your iPhone Live Stickers in WhatsApp? Note that it requires your iPhone to be running iOS 18/17 or later. Therefore, ensure that your device is updated and running the compatible version of the software. Head into the Settings app > tap General > Software Update, and go through the usual update process.
Additionally, be sure that WhatsApp is updated on your iPhone. If the Facebook-owned messaging app is outdated, dive into the App Store > Search for WhatsApp and install the latest update.
It’s worth pointing out that you can use the iOS live stickers in any other app where the emoji keyboard is accessible. That means you can also use it in apps like Facebook Messenger and Telegram.
Create a Live Sticker on Your iPhone
- First off, make sure you have already created Live Stickers on your iPhone. If you haven’t done it yet, open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Then, tap on the Albums section.
- Go to the Media Types section and tap on Live Photos.
- Head over to the Live Photo you would like to turn into a Live Sticker.
- After that, long press on the image and choose Add Sticker in the popup.
That’s done! Your image will be instantly converted into a Live Sticker and be included in your sticker drawer.
It’s important to point out that if you add any effect to the Live Sticker, it turns into a static sticker. Therefore, keep this key thing in mind before starting to wonder why your Live Stickers do not work as expected.
Send Live Stickers in WhatsApp on Your iPhone
- Up next, open WhatsApp on your iPhone and then navigate to the chat where you wish to use the Live Stickers.
- Now, tap on the text field to bring up the software keyboard.
- Tap on the Emoji icon at the bottom.
- Swipe toward the right from the left to reveal the Live Stickers you have just created.
- Then, select the desired sticker and send it as usual.
That’s pretty much it!
So, that’s how you can use fun-loving Live Stickers in WhatsApp on your iOS device. Now that you know how this new add-on works, make the most of it to spice up your messaging experience. It’s worth pointing out that you can use Live Stickers with any app that allows you to access the emoji keyboard.
