How to Make Emoji Wallpaper for a Google Pixel Phone

Key Takeaways

Google Pixel phones provide an enjoyable and simple method for crafting personalized emoji wallpapers using Android. Just press and hold on the home screen, go to "Wallpapers & Style," and select "Emoji Workshop" to unleash your creativity.

Personalize your wallpaper by using the Emoji, Patterns, and Colors options. Customize with your preferred emojis, resize and arrange them as desired, and choose a color. Save and set your wallpaper with a simple tap on the checkmark.

The emoji wallpapers come alive with subtle animations when unlocking your phone, featuring moving graphics and lightning bolt effects during charging. Enhance your device with a touch of personality and enjoyment.

Android provides a wide range of customization tools, with one of the most popular being the ability to personalize your wallpaper. Lucky for Google Pixel phone owners, there is a cool feature that allows you to create custom wallpapers using emojis of your choice. It's a really enjoyable feature.

Initially, the emoji wallpaper feature was showcased as a part of Android 14, but it was actually made available to Pixel devices prior to that. This concept is similar to the custom wallpapers introduced to iPhones in iOS 16. Essentially, you can select your favorite emojis, choose a pattern and color, and voila, your personalized wallpaper is ready. It's a simple and incredibly entertaining feature.

First, tap and hold on a blank space on the home screen, then select "Wallpapers & Style" from the menu.

Next, underneath the lock screen and home screen previews, tap "More Wallpapers."

You'll see a few different categories of wallpapers. The one we want is "Emoji Workshop."

Tap the big plus button to create a new emoji wallpaper.

Now let's unleash our creativity! The Emoji Kitchen wallpaper offers three fantastic sections: Emoji, Patterns, and Colors. In the Emoji section, feel free to express yourself by choosing your favorite emojis using the keyboard. Next, in the Pattern section, you can customize the size and arrangement of the emojis to achieve your desired look. Lastly, it's time to select a vibrant color for your wallpaper that perfectly complements your style.

When you're happy with how it looks, tap the checkmark in the top right corner.

Tap "Set Wallpaper" to finish.

Lastly, choose whether you want the wallpaper on your home screen only or both the home screen and lock screen.

Your emoji wallpapers are saved automatically, so you can go back to the Emoji Kitchen section and apply old wallpapers or edit them again.

The Emoji Kitchen wallpapers have a subtle liveliness. Upon unlocking your phone, you will notice the emojis in motion, and when you begin charging, they briefly transform into adorable lightning bolts. This adds a playful touch and enhances the personality of your phone.